Aristolochia mycteria Pfeifer

  • Filed As

    Aristolochiaceae
    Aristolochia mycteria Pfeifer ( isotype )

  • Collector(s)

    Y. E. J. Mexia 8790, 11 Nov 1937

  • Location

    Mexico. Guerrero. Sierra Madre del Sur, north of Río Balsas, Distrito Adama: Temisco; Barranca del Consuleo.

  • Habitat

    Sandy flat above stream. Frequent.

  • Description

    Prostrate. perennial herb; dark purple flower. Roots an stalk boiled and concoction drunk for scorpion sting. "Hierba del Huaco.". Phenology of specimen: Fertile.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 312360

    Occurrence ID: 12540724-b98f-4537-9b8a-f8418b4c5011

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  • Region

    North America

  • Country

    Mexico

  • State/Province

    Guerrero

  • Locality

    Sierra Madre del Sur, north of Río Balsas, Distrito Adama: Temisco; Barranca del Consuleo

  • Elevation

    Alt. 305 m. (1001 ft.)

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