Aristolochia fimbriata

Aristolochia fimbriata
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Plantae
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 Aristolochiaceae family. 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

  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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