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Aristolochia coryi I.M. Johnston

Cory's dutchman's pipe

Aristolochiaceae (Birthwort Family)

USDA Symbol: arco8

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Vine
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Shape: Deltoid
Leaf Venation: Palmate
Leaf Margin: Entire
Leaf Apex: Acute
Leaf Base: Cordate
Breeding System: Flowers Bisexual
Flower:
Fruit:
Size Class: 1-3 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow , Green , Brown
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug

Distribution

USA: TX
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Benefit

Use Medicinal: Many species of Aristolochia have been used in the treatment of snakebite; the treatment may or may not be effective. All species contain aristolochic acid, which is variously reported as tumor-causing or tumor-inhibiting (J. A. Duke 1985).
Attracts: Butterflies
Larval Host: Pipe-vine swallowtail

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:

NPSOT - Austin Chapter - Austin, TX

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Aristolochia coryi in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Aristolochia coryi in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Aristolochia coryi

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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