Aristolochia grandiflora

Aristolochia grandiflora (= Aristolochia gigas), commonly known as Pelican Flower, 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 grandiflora 11.1 History 11.2 Aristolochia grandiflora 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 grandiflora was described in 1788 by Olof Swartz. The name is considered as validly published.

[edit] Taxonomy

The Pelican Flower 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 grandiflora is an evergreen plant with simple leaves. The leaves are arranged opposite one another. They are dark green and heart-shaped with entire margins.

[edit] Flowers and Fruit

The plants bloom from June to July. The flowers are arranged solitary.

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[edit] Distribution

Aristolochia grandiflora is native to the West Indies.

[edit] Cultivation

The Pelican Flower 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.

[edit] Uses

[edit] Maintenance

[edit] Varities and Cultivars

[edit] Poisonousness

 Please read the health issues note! 

[edit] Pests and Diseases

[edit] Man and Aristolochia grandiflora

[edit] History

[edit] Aristolochia grandiflora 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 grandiflorafr:Aristolochia grandiflora