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bejuco de santiago

Scientific Name: Aristolochia trilobata

Family: Aristolochiaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Vine

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Aristolochia trilobata

Also known as Bejuco de Santiago, Aristolochia trilobata is a perennial vine belonging to the Aristolochiaceae family.

Considerations for Pets

  • The plant has a vine growth habit.

Common Names:

  • Bejuco de Santiago (Vine of St. James)
  • Calico Vine
  • Dutchman's Pipe
  • Birthwort

Taxonomy and Nomenclature:

  • Scientific Name: Aristolochia trilobata L.
  • Family: Aristolochiaceae
  • Genus: Aristolochia

Distribution and Habitat:

  • Native to Central America.
  • Grows as a vine or creeper.
  • Prefers full sun to semi-shade conditions.

Morphological Characteristics:

  • Vine growth habit.
  • Features deep burgundy-green, curving, tubular, dutchman's pipe-shaped blooms.
  • Blooms have deep burgundy caps that overhang the open throat.

Quirky Facts

  • The name "Bejuco de Santiago" translates to "Vine of St. James."

Further Information:

  • Discover Life provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Aristolochia trilobata.
  • World Plants lists Aristolochia trilobata.