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−__NOTOC__{{Plantbox+| color = IndianRed+| regnum = Plantae+| divisio = Magnoliophyta+| classis = Magnoliopsida+| ordo = Piperales+| familia = Aristolochiaceae+| genus = Aristolochia+| species = gigantea
[[Category:Piperales]]+[[Category:Flora of Brazil]]
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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]]
+|Min ht metric=cm
−| origin = Brazil, Costa Rica, Panama
+|Max ht box=10
−| exposure = Sun, Indoors
+|Max ht metric=m
−| features = Massive flowers
+|Max wd box=10
−| hardiness = Frost sensitive
+|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
−| image_width = 240px
+|water=regular
−| image_caption = ''Aristolochia gigantea''
+|features=flowers
−|Min Temp Num=50
−|Temp Metric=°F
−|min_zone=10
−|max_zone=11
−|image=Aristolochia_gigantea-giant_dutchmans_pipe.jpg
−|image_width=240
−|image_caption=Aristolochia gigantea grown indoors
−}}
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−'''''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==
+Prefers fertile soil with good drainage{{AHS}}. Grow in sun or part-sun{{AHS}}. Provide strong support, and you may prune after flowering{{AHS}}.
===Propagation===
===Propagation===
−Cuttings for true clones.
+Cuttings for true clones. Seeds can be sown at 70-75F (21-24C) upon ripening, or in spring.
=== Pests and Diseases ===
=== Pests and Diseases ===
+Some problems you may encounter include ''Cercospora'' leaf spot, gray mold, [[Southern blight]], ''Pythium'' root rot{{AHS}}.
==Varieties==
==Varieties==
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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.
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