What is another word for Genus Aristolochia?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs ˌaɹɪstəlˈɒki͡ə] (IPA) 
Genus Aristolochia is a plant genus that includes more than 500 species, distributed mainly in the tropics and subtropics. Some of the synonyms of Genus Aristolochia are birthwort, pipevine, Dutchman's pipe, and serpentary. The common name birthwort refers to its traditional use in aiding childbirth, while the term pipevine is derived from the fact that the long, tubular flowers form a shape similar to a pipe. Dutchman's pipe also refers to the shape of the flower, which resembles a tobacco pipe, while serpentary alludes to its use as a treatment for snakebites. Despite their different names, plants belonging to the Genus Aristolochia all share similar features and medicinal properties.
