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| latin_name = ''Aristolochia gigantea''

|familia=Aristolochiaceae

| common_names = Giant Dutchman's Pipe

|genus=Aristolochia

| growth_habit = [[Vine]]

|species=gigantea

| high = 5m (18ft)

|common_name=Giant Dutchman's Pipe

| wide = 5m (18ft)

|habit=vine-climber

| lifespan = [[Perennial]]

| origin = Brazil, Costa Rica, Panama

|Max ht box=10

| exposure = Sun, Indoors

|Max ht metric=m

| features = Massive flowers

|Max wd box=10

|Max wd metric=m

| water = regular

|origin=Brazil, Costa Rica, Panama

| usda_zones = 10-12

|lifespan=perennial

| image = Aristolochia_gigantea-giant_dutchmans_pipe.jpg

|exposure=sun, part-sun

| image_width = 240px

|water=moist

| image_caption = ''Aristolochia gigantea''

|features=flowers

| color = IndianRed

|flower_season=mid summer, late summer

| regnum = Plantae

|flowers=red, purple, brown, black, multicolored, spotted

| divisio = Magnoliophyta

|Min Temp Num=50

| classis = Magnoliopsida

|Temp Metric=°F

| ordo = Piperales

|min_zone=10

| familia = Aristolochiaceae

|max_zone=11

| genus = Aristolochia

|image=Aristolochia_gigantea-giant_dutchmans_pipe.jpg

| species = gigantea

|image_width=240

|image_caption=Aristolochia gigantea grown indoors

}}

}}

'''''Aristolochia gigantea''''' ('''Brazilian Dutchman's Pipe''', '''Pelican Flower'''; [[syn.]] ''Aristolochia sylvicola'' Standl.) is an evergreen, fast growing vine, native to [[Brazil]].  

'''''Aristolochia gigantea''''' ('''Brazilian Dutchman's Pipe''', '''Pelican Flower'''; [[syn.]] ''Aristolochia sylvicola'' Standl.) is an evergreen, fast growing vine, native to [[Brazil]].  

==Cultivation==

==Cultivation==

===Propagation===

===Propagation===

Cuttings for true clones.

Cuttings for true clones. 4-5 inch cuttings taken in fall when flowering is tapering off.  Use rooting hormone and plant in fast draining propagating mix in a warm place, preferably with bottom heat<ref>http://www.plantoftheweek.org/week024.shtml</ref>. Softwood cuttings must be kept moist. Seeds can be soaked for 2 days, then sown at 70-75F (21-24C) upon ripening, or in spring.  Need light for germination.

=== Pests and Diseases ===

=== Pests and Diseases ===

==Varieties==

==Varieties==

Aristolochia gigantea 'Pelican Flower' - Even in partial sun, this Brazilian vine displays large, heart-shaped leaves and unique flowers. Ivory veining against a burgundy velvet background with long tubular flowers reminds us of its coined name"Dutchman’s Pipes."  

Aristolochia gigantea 'Pelican Flower' - Even in partial sun, this Brazilian vine displays large, heart-shaped leaves and unique flowers. Ivory veining against a burgundy velvet background with long tubular flowers reminds us of its coined name"Dutchman’s Pipes."  

Aristolochia gigantea 'Brasiliensis' - Spectacular flowers, up to 1 foot long (30 cm), this species from Brazil is huge. Each flower displays an intricate pattern of white and mottled reddish-brown. Draw close to it and smell its lemon scent. With a little training, it can be contained to a limited space, such as a hanging basket.  

Aristolochia gigantea 'Brasiliensis' - Spectacular flowers, up to 1 foot long (30 cm), this species from Brazil is huge. Each flower displays an intricate pattern of white and mottled reddish-brown. Draw close to it and smell its lemon scent. With a little training, it can be contained to a limited space, such as a hanging basket.