Aristolochia indica
Indian Birthwort
Also known as: Aristolochia indica var. lanceolata (Wight) Duch. +3 more
- Aristolochia indica var. lanceolata (Wight) Duch.
- Aristolochia indica var. oxyphylla Duch.
- Aristolochia lanceolata Wight
- Aristolochia maysorensis Fisch. ex Duch.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Aristolochiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climber.
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Aristolochia indica (commonly known as Indian birthwort) is a climbing plant within the Aristolochiaceae family. It originates in Tropical Asia. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Andaman Is., Assam, Bangladesh, East Himalaya, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Northern Territory