Aristolochia gigantea
Brazilian Dutchman's Pipe
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Brazilian Dutchman's Pipe (Aristolochia gigantea) - Description
Aristolochia gigantea (Brazilian Dutchman's Pipe, Giant Pelican Flower; syn. Aristolochia sylvicola Standl.) is an ornamental plant native to Brazil, typical of Bahia and Minas Gerais vegetation. It has spectacular but foul smelling flowers and can be grown from seeds or by cuttings. This plant is cited in Flora Brasiliensis by Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius.
Brazilian Dutchman's Pipe (Aristolochia gigantea) - Blooming
Blooms from late Winter to early Summer depending on the species.
Brazilian Dutchman's Pipe (Aristolochia gigantea) - Growth
This genus of plants consists of species that are very vigorous growers. They grow as self-tangling vines. Although plants need varying soil types (either rich soil or accepting of any soil dependent on the species), all species grow in partial shade with some tolerance of full sun. Ample water promotes rapid growth and larger leaves.
Brazilian Dutchman's Pipe (Aristolochia gigantea) - Planting
Plant seeds in spring or as soon as ripe and temperatures are above 55°F (12°C). Divide the plants in spring.
Brazilian Dutchman's Pipe (Aristolochia gigantea) - Interesting facts
Flowers from the genus Aristolochia have interesting shapes and often times sober colors. The flowers resemble curved smoking pipes or birds with bent necks. The plants are sometimes called Birthwort, since an elixir derived from the plant was used to assist in the expulsion of the placenta. The preparation given to the birthing mother was often fatal as the compound aristilochic acid can be fatal to humans.
Brazilian Dutchman's Pipe (Aristolochia gigantea) - Soil and irrigation
Heavy irrigation will promote larger leaf size. Some species of Aristolochia are fussy about soil type, but most are not. A. elegans needs rich soil.
