Aristolochia littoralis
Calico Flower, Duck
Other regional names: Dutchman's Pipe +2 more
- Dutchman's Pipe
- Elegant Dutchman's Pipe
- Pelican Flower
Also known as: Aristolochia elegans Mast. +2 more
- Aristolochia elegans Mast.
- Aristolochia elegans var. hassleriana (Chodat) Hassl.
- Aristolochia hassleriana Chodat
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Aristolochiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a liana.
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Found natively in South America, Aristolochia littoralis (commonly known as Calico Flower or Duck) is a climbing plant belonging to the Aristolochiaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Angola, Assam, Bangladesh, Burundi, Central African Republic, Chad, Christmas I., Comoros, Cook Is., Cuba, Dominican Republic, East Himalaya, El Salvador, Florida, Gambia, The, Guatemala, Gulf of Guinea Is., Haiti, Hawaii, Honduras, Kenya, KwaZulu-Natal, Leeward Is., Malawi, Marianas, Mauritius, Mexico Central, Mexico Southwest, Mozambique, New Caledonia, New South Wales, Nicaragua, Northern Provinces, Puerto Rico, Queensland, Réunion, Society Is., Tanzania, Thailand, Tonga, Trinidad-Tobago, Tuamotu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, West Himalaya, Zimbabwe