Aristolochia maxima

Aristolochia maxima 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 maxima 11.1 History 11.2 Aristolochia maxima 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 maxima was described in 1832 by Nicolaus Joseph von Jacquin. The name is considered as validly published.

[edit] Taxonomy

Aristolochia maxima 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 20 meters.

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

Aristolochia maxima has simple leaves. The leaves are arranged opposite one another. They are obovate.

[edit] Flowers and Fruit

The flowers are brown. The plants bloom from March to September. The flowers are arranged solitary.

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[edit] Distribution

Aristolochia maxima is native to Central America, South America and is naturalized in Florida.

[edit] Cultivation

Aristolochia maxima prefers a sunny to half shady site. It grows best in sandy or pebbly, loamy soil that is dry to moderately moist.

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[edit] Maintenance

[edit] Varities and Cultivars

[edit] Poisonousness

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[edit] Man and Aristolochia maxima

[edit] History

[edit] Aristolochia maxima in art

[edit] Symbolism

[edit] Superstition

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[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 maximafr:Aristolochia maxima