Aristolochia sempervirens
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAristolochia sempervirens is a species of perennial plant in the family Aristolochiaceae. It is found in the Eastern and Southern Mediterranean Basin, notably in Crete.
Description
A climbing woody vine of Mediterranean climate regions. The leaf and root are used medicinally.
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Medicinal Uses
The leaf and root are used as medicine.
Distribution
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Algeria, Crete, Europe, Greece, Israel, Italy, Lebanon, Mediterranean, Middle East, Sicily, Syria, Turkey, Türkiye,
Cultivation
It can be grown by seeds or cuttings.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Sariasma
References (1)
- Licata, M., et al, 2016, A survey of wild plant species for food use in Sicily (Italy) – results of a 3-year study in four Regional Parks. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 12:12
