Aristolochia gigantea
Aristolochia gigantea
- Native to:
- Brazil
Wikimedia: C T Johansson
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Aristolochiaceae
- Genus:
- Aristolochia
- Species:
- Aristolochia gigantea
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Vine
- Height:
- 600 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- purple, maroon, white, cream
Reported Fauna Sightings
Butterflies:Polydamas Swallowtail (Battus polydamas)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best with warmth (70-85°F) and consistent moisture. Fresh seed germinates more readily than stored seed.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI