Aristolochia sempervirens

Aristolochia sempervirens (= Aristolochia altissima), commonly known as Long Birthwort, 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 sempervirens 11.1 History 11.2 Aristolochia sempervirens 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 sempervirens was described in 1799 by Carl Linnaeus. The name is considered as validly published.

[edit] Taxonomy

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

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[edit] Wood and Bark

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Aristolochia sempervirens is an evergreen plant with simple leaves. The leaves are arranged opposite one another.

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[edit] Distribution

Aristolochia sempervirens is native to Sicily and Malta, Greece, Crete, west Turkey, the Eastern Mediterranean, Algeria, is naturalized in France, Sardinia and Italy.

[edit] Cultivation

The Long Birthwort prefers a sunny to half shady site and can withstand temperatures down to -12,2º 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

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[edit] Pests and Diseases

[edit] Man and Aristolochia sempervirens

[edit] History

[edit] Aristolochia sempervirens in art

[edit] Symbolism

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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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