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Aristolochia griffithii

Hook. & Thomson ex Duch.

Name

Griffith's Pipevine

Habit

perennial liana > 5 m

Inflorescence

8-12 cm, no odour

Origin

Himalaya

Seeds

thick-shelled, ovate, elaiosome present,

stratification 1-3 years

Aristolochia griffithii is a comparably large flowered species of the Siphisia subgenus and displays broad morphological variation throughout its distribution range.

The colour as well as shape, size and surface structure of flowers are different from site to site depending on environmental parameters.

 

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