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Aristolochia ringens, Aristolochia galeata
Dutchman's PipeFamily: Aristolochiaceae
Origin: Brazil, Mexico, Panama
Distinctive yet unusual, this great vine produces pipe-like flowers netted purple and brown it's leaves are light green and heart shaped. A spectacular show when in bloom! Does tend to have a very strange odor from the flowers. Very showy! Cream and maroon. Papery capsule containing many seeds.
Similar plants:
- Aristolochia arborea (Aristolochia Tree)
- Aristolochia fimbriata (Fringed Aristolochia, Fringed Dutchman's Pipe)
- Aristolochia gigantea (Calico Flower, Giant Pelican Flower)
- Aristolochia gigantea var. Brasiliensis (Giant Calico Flower, Giant Pelican Flower)
- Aristolochia gilbertii (Dutchman's Pipe)
- Aristolochia grandiflora, Aristolochia gigas (Calico Flower, Pelican Flower)
- Aristolochia labiata, Aristolochia brasiliensis (Mottled Dutchman's Pipe, Roster Flower)
- Aristolochia leuconeura (Pipe Flower)
- Aristolochia littoralis, Aristolochia elegans (Elegant Dutchmans Pipe, Calico Flower)
- Aristolochia macrophylla, Aristolochia durior (Dutchman's Pipe)
Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/aristolochia_ringens.htm
Dutchman's Pipe. Rare species with curious long flowers resembling a pipe. Vigorous grower, however this plant is less invasive and easier to control than other Aristolochia species.
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