Aristolochia ringens
Gaping Dutchman's Pipe
Also known as: Aristolochia globiflora Mutis +3 more
- Aristolochia globiflora Mutis
- Aristolochia turbacensis Kunth
- Howardia galeata (Mart. & Zucc.) Klotzsch
- Howardia ringens (Vahl) Klotzsch
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Aristolochiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climber.
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Aristolochia ringens (commonly known as Gaping Dutchman's Pipe) is a climbing plant within the Aristolochiaceae family. It is found natively in South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Northern South America, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Panama, Peru, Venezuela
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)
Assam, Benin, Cameroon, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Florida, Ghana, Guinea, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Nigeria, Puerto Rico, Queensland, Senegal, Society Is., Sri Lanka, Thailand, Venezuelan Antilles