Aristolochia labiata

Aristolochia labiata (= Aristolochia ornithocephala, Aristolochia ringens) 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 labiata 11.1 History 11.2 Aristolochia labiata 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 labiata was described in 1809 by Carl Ludwig von Willdenow. The name is considered as validly published.

[edit] Taxonomy

Aristolochia labiata 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

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

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

[edit] Flowers and Fruit

The flowers are dark red.

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[edit] Distribution

Aristolochia labiata is native to Brazil.

[edit] Cultivation

Aristolochia labiata 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] Maintenance

[edit] Varities and Cultivars

[edit] Poisonousness

 Please read the health issues note! 

[edit] Pests and Diseases

[edit] Man and Aristolochia labiata

[edit] History

[edit] Aristolochia labiata 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 labiatafr:Aristolochia labiata