Family | ARISTOLOCHIACEAE |
Genus species | Aristolochia cretica Lam. |
Bibliography | Encycl. 1: 225 (1783) |
Native Range | Crete |
Primary Biome | Subtropical |
Habitat | thickets and steppes |
Description | leaves 2-6cm, cordate, scabrous hirsute, flower large, 5-12cm, floral tube curvate, blade dilated, ovate |
Size | 5-10cm |
Color | brownish purple |
Bloom | spring, summer |
Ca | |
Type | tuberous perennial |
Cultivation | sunny site with a deep, drained soil alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun |
Propagation | seed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1 month, 18-24°C |
Synonyms | Plagistra cretica (Lam.) Raf. |
Territory | 1 Europe 13 Southeastern Europe (KRI Kriti) |