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Aristolochia fimbriata

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Aristolochia fimbriata
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Magnoliids
Order: Piperales
Family: Aristolochiaceae
Genus: Aristolochia
Species:
A. fimbriata
Binomial name
Aristolochia fimbriata
Cham. & Schltdl 1832

Aristolochia fimbriata is a species of perennial plant in the family Aristolochiaceae. It is found in Brazil, Paraguay, Bolivia, Uruguay, and Argentina.[1] The flowering plant attracts butterflies and is known for its traditional medicinal properties.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Aristolochia fimbriata in Tropicos".
  2. ^ Bliss, Barbara J.; Landherr, Lena; dePamphilis, Claude; Ma, Hong; Hu, Yi; Maximova, Siela (July 2009). "Regeneration and plantlet development from somatic tissues of Aristolochia fimbriata". Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture. 98 (1): 105–114. doi:10.1007/s11240-009-9543-9.
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