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Aristolochia arborea Family: Aristolochiaceae Aristolochia Tree Origin: Mexico      Small, thin, rainforest tree of Central America with corky bark. Flowers appear mostly in clusters near the base of the tree with occasional solitary or paired flowers in the axils higher up. Flower resembles a small capped mushroom in the genus Marasmius and possibly pollinated by mushroom gnats. Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings. |  |
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 | Aristolochia brasiliensis Family: Aristolochiaceae Aristolochia Origin: Brazil and Mexico      A. brasiliensis is another of the large lemon-scented flowers and exhibits an elaborate pattern of white and mottled reddish brown. Since it is not a vigorous vine, it can easily be trained on a stake, trellis or even a hanging basket. A most interesting fly catching, carniverous plant. |  |
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 | Aristolochia durior Family: Aristolochiaceae Dutchman’s Pipe Origin: Eastern USA    Primarily grown for foliage: dark green, heart shaped leaves (6 to 10 inches); ordinary, well-drained soil; requires a strong trellis; withstands urban pollution; rarely bothered by insects or diseases; creates a dense shade. See picture. |
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 | Aristolochia fimbriata Family: Aristolochiaceae Fringed Aristolochia, Fringed Dutchman's Pipe Origin: Southern Brazil   Aristolochia fimbriata is an excellent hanging basket plant. Each rounded leaf is medium green, highlighted with dramatic silver veining. Aristolochia fimbriata like to grow in a light and airy place, but not in direct sunlight. Water regularly during the growth period, once or twice a week. Water no more than once a week during winter. In winter, the stems retreat back to the base. It grows best in rich, well-drained soil. |  |
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 | Aristolochia gigantea Family: Aristolochiaceae Calico Flower, Pelican Flower Origin: Brazil, Mexico, Panama   Aggressive Vine. The Aristolochia gigantea will inspire a sense of marvel to anyone who gazes upon it. This truly spectacular blossom produces a pouch that is almost 2 feet long and more than a foot across. Ivory veins network across a burgundy velvet background as the flower unfurls. Heart-shaped, light green leaves, about 6 inches in length, adorn this easy-to-grow vine. The plant blooms at a young age and grows in full sun or partial shade.The cultivation of Aristolochias is undemanding. Sun lovers that appreciate some shade in hotter inland areas, they adapt to any soil that drains well. Any pruning necessary to contain or shape the plants should be done in late winter or early spring. Cultivation is easy, and growth can be tamed. Papery capsule containing many seeds. See more photos of aristolochia species |  |
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 Aristolochia gibertii Hook | Aristolochia gilbertii Family: Aristolochiaceae Dutchman's Pipe Distinctive yet unusual, this great vine produces pipe-like flowers netted purple and brown it's leaves are light green and heart shaped. This is a perennial vine in Zone 10. It can be grown well in Zone 9 with some protection during frost and light freezes. Aristolochia gilbertii is similar to Aristolochia ringens. |  Aristolochia gibertii Hook |
 Aristolochia gibertii Hook immature flower |  Aristolochia gibertii Hook |
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 | Aristolochia grandiflora Family: Aristolochiaceae Calico Flower, Pelican Flower Origin: Brazil, Mexico, Panama  Aggressive Vine. This creeper produces a gargantuan flower that is more beautiful than A. gigantea. The solitary blooms have heart-shaped faces about a foot long and 8 inches wide. Rich purple blotches and veins cover the creamy white face of the flower. At the center of the blossom, a livid purple bull’s-eye leads to an inflated pouch. As added adornment, a foot-long, slender tail hangs from the flower. There is a malodorous aspect to the bloom; however, it dissipates after the first 24 hours. Papery capsule containing many seeds. See more photos of Aristolochia species |  |
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 | Aristolochia leuconeura Family: Aristolochiaceae Pipe Flower Origin: Costa Rica  Unusual aristolochia species with deep veined leaves 5-6 wide and bigger. They are leathery and glossy, look almost like aroid leaves. Small flowers are unusual shape too. It is said that the plant is cold hardy to mid-20-s F. See picture of the flower. |  |
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 | Aristolochia littoralis, Aristolochia elegans Family: Aristolochiaceae Elegant Dutchmans Pipe, Calico Flower Origin: Brazil It is also reported as native to Argentina in Cordoba, Entre Rios, and Misiones, Bolivia, Columbia, Loja, Ecuador, Paraguay, and Peru. Fairly cold-tolerant vine with unusual blooms, butterfly larval plant. The name is derived from the Greek aristos, meaning best, and lochia, meaning delivery, because it was valued in child birthing and the resemblance of the shape of the flower as a human fetus in the womb. Slender woody climber, leaves triangular-reniform, to 3 inches long, flowers solitary, calyx tube inflated, to 1.5 inches long, yellow-green, limb nearly orbicular, entire, to 3 inches across, white veined with purple outside, rich purple-brown marked with white inside. This ornamental vine is cultivated in Hawaii and other tropical areas for its colorful and unique pipe shaped flowers that are usually pollinated by flies which are attracted to the carrion-like odor and to the purple and brown color of the flowers . It is a vigorous grower and is usually planted for shade, screening, and for unusual flowers. The vines are heavy and require strong support. It is also reported to have medicinal qualities. A. littoralis is known to spread from initial plantings in several places where it is cultivated, including Hawaii, Florida, South Africa, and other Pacific Islands. See more photos of Aristolochia species |  |
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 | Aristolochia maxima Family: Aristolochiaceae Dutchman’s Pipe Origin: Central and South America Large vine with simple oblong leaf. Older plants have a tendency to flower in mass at the base of the plant. Such "terrestrial" flowers never set fruit. Countrywide distribution, but appears to prefer limestone-based soils. Larval foodplant for butterflies. This is a plant which does everything to live up to the name given to it by the botanists. A large and vigorous climber, it has large, six inch, rounded leaves and large clusters of ridiculously large, green with white or brownish-red markings (but color can be very variable) flowers of the fantastic, Dutchman’s pipe shape, each up to 12 ins. in length – and that’s a lot of bloom! And that’s not all! These are followed by matchingly large seed capsules. A flower arranger’s dream, they are about five inches long, big enough almost to be wired for a miniature 40 watt bulb, and, combining suggestions solicited around the office, like a Chinese lantern made of a dried (admittedly only six-legged) octopus skin. A challenge for you and your greenhouse. |  |
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