Aristolochia gigantea
Duckflower
Also known as: Aristolochia mariquitensis Mutis +1 more
- Aristolochia mariquitensis Mutis
- Howardia gigantea (Mart. & Zucc.) Klotzsch
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Aristolochiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climber.
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Aristolochia gigantea (commonly known as Duckflower) is a climbing plant belonging to the Aristolochiaceae family. Originating in South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Aristolochia, which contains over 550 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast