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Aristolochia labiata Willd.
| Family Name: | Aristolochiaceae |
| Synonyms: | Aristolochia brasiliensis Mart., Aristolochia brasiliensis Duch. var. macrophylla, Aristolochia brasiliensis (Mart. & Zucc.) Hoehne var. galeata, Aristolochia galeata Mart. |
| Common Name: | Rooster Flower |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Climber |
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| Plant Ploidy | Haploid / Monoploid (2n=1x) |
| Maximum Height | 2.4 m to 3 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Brazil |
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| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Mediterranean |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Herbaceous evergreen vine with a climbing growth habit. |
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| Foliage | Light green, glossy leaves are heart-shaped to triangular with entire leaf margin (20 cm wide). Leaf-like stipules are located at the base of the leaf stalk. |
| Flowers | Flowers (15 cm wide) resemble pelicans from the side view. Light yellow flowers are covered by a fine net-like pattern in maroon. The pouch-like portion of the flower is smooth, while the one of the lips is large and wrinkled. |
| Fruit | Dry dehiscent fruits are known as capsules. Beige fruits split open into 6 oblong compartments. Seeds are surrounded on all sides by an ovate wing (1.5 cm long, 1 cm wide). |
| Cultivation | Propagate by seed. |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White, Brown |
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Others
| Master ID | 20 |
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| Species ID | 1316 |
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