Aristolochia macrophylla Lam.
Hardy deciduous climber with heart to kidney-shaped leaves, the flowers tubular, yellowish-green outside and purplish-brown at the mouth, in summer. [RHSD, Hortus].
Horticultural & Botanical History
‘This tree, being a native of North-America, is perfectly hardy, and will grow to a very great height if properly supported; but, as a climber, is not able to support itself. The large cordate leaves, which are of a fine dark green, make a very handsome appearance.’ [BM t.534/1801 as A. sipho]. Introduced to Britain in 1763. [PD].
History at Camden Park
It is recorded in a handwritten note in an 1850 catalogue in the Mitchell Library collection. [MP A2947A]. It had previously been marked with a ‘c’, denoting grown at Camden, in an 1836 Loddiges’ Nursery catalogue held in the Camden Park archives. This suggests that it was actually grown in the gardens well before 1850. [CPA].
Notes
Published Feb 03, 2009 - 03:41 PM | Last updated Jul 14, 2010 - 02:43 PM
Aristolochia macrophylla Lam. | BM t.534/1801 | BHL
| Family | Aristolochiaceae |
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| Category | |
| Region of origin | North America |
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| Common Name | Dutchman?s Pipe |
| Name in the Camden Park Record | Aristolochia sipho |
| Confidence level | high |