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Bayer Code : arpcl
Synonym(s) of Sc. name: Aristolochia infesta Salisbury
Classification: Aristolochiaceae, Dicotyledonous
Common name: birthwort
Synonym(s) of Common name:
Name per country: DE : Gemeine Osterluzei ; ES : aristoloquia clematidea ; FR : aristoloche clématite ; IT : aristolochia clematite ; PT : aristolóquia ; EN : birthwort ;
Biological type: Perennial with rhizomes
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- Cotyledons not visible (hypogeal germination).
- Leaves sagittate or cordate.
- Height: 20-80 cm.
- Stem fluted stiff green erect and simple.
- Leaves petiolate, alternate, ovate, angular, base cordate, hard in margin, finely dentate, with smooth and visible veins. Lamina x2 length of petiole.
- Flower yellowish arranged in axillary bundles (5-6). Trumpet shaped , attractive to insects.
- Fruits big ovoid and pendent pyriform. Capsules fleshy and smooth.
- Plant with high odour. Toxic plant cultivated as a medicinal plant, used against gout and rheumatism. Its roots have oleaginous property.
- Biological type: Perennial with rhizomes.
Ecological profile: Rare Rare Present Present