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| Identification |
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Genus
Aristolochia
Species
macrophylla
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
pipevine
Dutchman's pipe
Family
ARISTOLOCHIACEAE
Specimen number
S11349
Data source
HtZn p79
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Depends on climate
Stature
Vine
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
30'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Partial to full shade
Water
Moist, well drained
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 06a-08b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 12-03
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
This plant is often used as a wall cover. Aristolochia macrophylla can survive cold winters where the average annual low is -10� Fahrenheit. Dutchman's-pipe (also known as pipevine) needs summer days with high heat. Partial to full shade is needed for this plant to do its best. It usually does best in moist, well drained soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Wall cover
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Leaves: Aristolochia macrophylla has long, glossy, heart-shaped leaves. Flowers: Dutchman's-pipe (locally known in some parts as pipevine) has pipe-shaped flowers with fluted edges. The flowers are usually either purple or brown, with an accent in yellow.
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