Aristolochia Tagala Vine 10 Seeds, Indian Birthwort, Dutchman's Pipe Climber

Aristolochia Tagala Also known as: Indian Birthwort, Dutchman’s Pipe. Do you know that the availability of the butterfly’s “host plant” is a butterfly species only chance of existence? The reason is the caterpillars of a butterfly can only survive by feeding themselves on very specific plant species, and this vine is one of them. Two rare butterflies, the Common Birdwing and Common Rose, among many other local butterflies call this plant home. This vigorous vine with long narrow flowers resembling pipes is widely distributed from the Himalaya to Sri Lanka through South East Asia (includes Myanmar, Indonesia, Indochina, and Thailand) and China, to Oceania (includes the whole of Malesia, the Solomon Islands and Queensland in Australia). The species is found in forests and open lowland thickets, climbing over bushes and trees. In Hong Kong, this species is under protection. As well as being essential for the Cairns Birdwing, this species is the source of several traditional medicines. The Malays pound the leaves and apply the pulp to the head to reduce fever. In Indonesia, a poultice made with the leaves is applied to swollen abdomens or limbs. In the Philippines, snake-bites and malaria are treated with this plant. In parts of India, the roots are the source of a tonic to assist digestion, to release stomach and intestinal gas, and to stimulate menstruation. Information about medicinal qualities of plants, or about their use as medicines, is for interest only, and is not intended to be used as a guide for the treatment of medical conditions. Family: Aristolochiaceae Zone Hardiness: 8-11 Vine: Deciduous, 10 ft, Blooms: Summer, Continuous Light: Full Sun to Light Shade Moisture: Average to Moist, well drained, drought tolerant once established This offer is for 10 seeds. For complete transparency we include payment processing & Ebay fees in our shipping/handling cost. *DISCLAIMER* NO RETURNS / REFUNDS/REPLACEMENTS ON SEEDS Most specialty seeds we offer are NOT fast to germinate. Many take several weeks, months, and some even up towards a year depending on dormancy, region, season etc. It is important that the buyer understand s that seeds are perishable products and seed germination can be adversely affected by such factors as mold/fungus, bugs, temperature, moisture content, light intensity, dormancy, care, contamination of planting media among many other reasons . These factors are totally out of The Plant Attraction’s control and are the buyer’s responsibility and risk. Germination recommendations are sent with each order and the buyer is free to research and use their own methods. Floating seeds do not always indicate that the seed is not viable. Many times it is a misconception because the seed does not have the density to sink in water. Accordingly, The Plant Attraction does not guarantee seeds to perform properly regardless of conditions or buyer’s methods or mistakes. Since 2006 we have been doing our best to hand sort and provide the freshest, cleanest harvest that is free of defects and bugs.