Taxon

Aristolochia macrophylla

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Common name: dutchman's-pipe
Family: Aristolochiaceae (birthwort family)
Synonym: Aristolochia durior, Isotrema macrophyllum
Distribution: s.e. United States- Appalachian Mountains
Habitat: Forests, often on dissected uplands and rugged, rocky slopes
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5
Life form: Vine/Liana
Comments: A large-leaved, deciduous twining vine that, with adequate support, can vigorously grow 20-30' tall. Its large heart-shaped leaves are dark green above, pale green below. The unusual, pipe-shaped yellow-green flowers give it its common name. Excellent for arbor or trellis. It has the ability to cover structures in a single season.
Links: • Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN Taxonomy) • The Plant List • USDA PLANTS Database - US Department of Agriculture

Locations

  • 1: AZA: BE12 (BE12) • Accession: D2010-0580.001 • Origin: United States of America • Provenance: Wild of Known Origin
  • 2: AZA: BE12 (BE12) • Accession: D2010-0580.003 • Origin: United States of America • Provenance: Wild of Known Origin
  • 3: AZA: BE12 (BE12) • Accession: D2010-0580.002 • Origin: United States of America • Provenance: Wild of Known Origin
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