Aristolochia macrophylla

Aristolochia macrophylla (= Aristolochia durior), commonly known as Dutchman's Pipe, is a climber.

Contents 1 Naming 2 Taxonomy 3 Characteristics 3.1 Growth 3.2 Wood and Bark 3.3 Leaves 3.4 Flowers and Fruit 3.5 Root System 4 Distribution 5 Cultivation 6 Uses 7 Maintenance 8 Varities and Cultivars 9 Poisonousness 10 Pests and Diseases 11 Man and Aristolochia macrophylla 11.1 History 11.2 Aristolochia macrophylla in art 11.3 Symbolism 11.4 Superstition 12 See also 13 References 13.1 Literature 13.2 Footnotes 14 Non-commercial Links

[edit] Naming

Aristolochia macrophylla was described in 1783 by Jean Baptiste de Monnet de Lamarck. The name is considered as validly published.

[edit] Taxonomy

The Dutchman's Pipe is a species in the genus Aristolochia (Dutchman's pipe) which contains 300 species and belongs to the family of the Aristolochiaceae (Birthwort Family).

[edit] Characteristics

[edit] Growth

The climbers grow to a height of approximately 10 meters.

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

Aristolochia macrophylla is a decidious plant with simple leaves. The leaves are arranged opposite one another. They are kidney-shaped with entire margins.

[edit] Flowers and Fruit

The flowers are green. The plants bloom from May to June. The flowers are arranged solitary.

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[edit] Distribution

Aristolochia macrophylla is native to the Northeast of the US and the Southeast of the US.

[edit] Cultivation

The Dutchman's Pipe prefers a sunny to half shady site. It grows best in sandy or pebbly, loamy soil that is dry to moderately moist.

[edit] Uses

[edit] Maintenance

[edit] Varities and Cultivars

[edit] Poisonousness

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[edit] Pests and Diseases

[edit] Man and Aristolochia macrophylla

[edit] History

[edit] Aristolochia macrophylla in art

[edit] Symbolism

[edit] Superstition

[edit] See also

[edit] References

[edit] Literature

• Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
• Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
• efloras.org

[edit] Footnotes

[edit] Non-commercial Links

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• United States Department of Agriculturees:Aristolochia macrophyllafr:Aristolochia macrophylla