Aristolochia fimbriata

Aristolochia fimbriata 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 fimbriata 11.1 History 11.2 Aristolochia fimbriata 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 fimbriata was described in 1832 by Ludolf Karl Adelbert von Chamisso. The name is considered as validly published.

[edit] Taxonomy

Aristolochia fimbriata 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 0,45 meters.

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

Aristolochia fimbriata has simple leaves. The leaves are arranged opposite one another. They are kidney-shaped with entire margins.

[edit] Flowers and Fruit

The flowers are dark red. The flowers are arranged solitary.

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[edit] Distribution

Aristolochia fimbriata is native to Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina.

[edit] Cultivation

Aristolochia fimbriata prefers a sunny to half shady site and can withstand temperatures only above 1,2º C. It grows best in sandy or pebbly, loamy soil that is dry to moderately moist.

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[edit] Varities and Cultivars

[edit] Poisonousness

 Please read the health issues note! 

[edit] Pests and Diseases

[edit] Man and Aristolochia fimbriata

[edit] History

[edit] Aristolochia fimbriata in art

[edit] Symbolism

[edit] Superstition

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[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 fimbriatafr:Aristolochia fimbriata