What is Aristolochia used for?

Despite serious safety concerns, aristolochia is used to prevent seizures, increase sexual desire, boost the immune system, and start menstruation. It is also used to treat snakebite, intestinal pain, gallbladder pain, arthritis, gout, achy joints (rheumatism), eczema, weight loss, and wounds.

Is Aristolochia macrophylla invasive?

pipevine: Aristolochia macrophylla (Aristolochiales: Aristolochiaceae): Invasive Plant Atlas of the United States. Aristolochia macrophylla Lam. This map identifies those states that list this species on their invasive species list or law.

Is Aristolochia a carnivorous plant?

The common name “dutchman’s pipe” comes from the tubular structure behind the flower face that traps insects for pollination. This Aristolochiais not carnivorous, and the insects will escape covered with pollen.

Is Aristolochia a Monocot?

Classification. Aristolochiaceae are magnoliids, a basal group of angiosperms which are not part of the large categories of monocots or eudicots.

Is Dutchman’s pipe poisonous to humans?

All members of Aristolochia macrophylla contain the natural substance aristolochic acid. This acid is toxic to humans.

Is Aristolochia macrophylla poisonous?

Toxicity. Aristolochia macrophylla contains the natural substance aristolochic acid, which is found in all plants of the family Aristolochiaceae. Aristolochic acid is a very dangerous compound in that this acid is a potent mutagen and carcinogen that can cause urological cancers as well as permanent kidney failure.

How do you grow Aristolochia macrophylla?

Aristolochia macrophylla (Dutchman’s Pipe)

  1. Will grow up to 15-30 ft.
  2. Thrives in fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun or part shade.
  3. No serious pest or disease issues.
  4. Prune as needed when dormant.
  5. Propagate by seed or softwood cuttings.
  6. Native to the eastern United States.

Is Dutchman’s pipe invasive?

Its large nine-inch heart-shaped leaves and rapid climbing growth of 20 to 30 feet make this an ideal plant for training on arbors and trellises. If you want shade or privacy this is a great alternative to non-native invasive species.