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Aristolochia indica - Indian Birthwort, Duck Flower
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Aristolochia indica – Indian Birthwort, Duck Flower

Botanical nomencltuara: Aristolochia indica
Comom name: Aristolochia indica, Indian Birthwort, Duck Flower
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Magnoliids
Order: Piperales
Family: Aristolochiaceae
Genus: Aristolochia
Species: A. indica

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Description

These seeds are collected from Aristolochia indica, also known as Birthwort, Snakeroot, and Sunanda. This is a rare and endangered vine. All Aristolochia species, except for the Aristolochia gigantea, are larval host plants for the Pipevine Swallowtail, Polydamas Swallowtail, and Mylotes Cattleheart butterflies. This plant in particular is a larval host plant for the southern birdwing and common birdwing, as well as crimson and common rose butterflies.

Germination Guide

🌍 India, Sri Lanka
Moderate

Aristolochia indica (Indian Birthwort) is a creeper vine with heart-shaped leaves and distinctive purplish-brown pipe-shaped flowers, native to Southern India and Sri Lanka

Germination
Germination time
Expect germination in

14 – 28 days

Temperature

Min 21°C
Ideal 24°C
Max 27°C

Light
☁️ Indifferent

Substrate moisture
💧💧 High

Sowing depth
0.5 cm

Seed Pre-treatment
  • 💧

    Soaking — 24 hours
    Hot water soak for 24-48 hours with water changes to remove germination inhibitors
  • 🔨

    Hot water scarification
    Soak seeds in hot water (48 hours) or warm water (12-24 hours), changing water couple times
  • 📋

    Additional notes
    Hot water treatment is primary pre-treatment method for Aristolochia indica

Substrate & Container
Recommended substrate
Peat moss and perlite blend, well-draining seed starting mix

Recommended container
Seed tray or small pots

Growing Tips
Maintain consistent moisture (not waterlogged), keep seeds in contact with moist substrate, use bottom heat if available, provide indirect sunlight during germination, transplant seedlings when true leaves develop

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