Botanical Name / Aristolochia ringens Vahl

Genus: Aristolochia
Group: 1 Angiosperms (Flowering Plants) - I - Dicotyledons Family: Aristolochiaceae Genus: Aristolochia
Common sinhala name
Gurulu Raja
Habit
Creeper
Origin
Exotic
Conservation status
N/A
Legal status
N/A
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Pelican flower තාරා මල්
Aristolochia ringens Vahl
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Aristolochia ringens Vahl
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Aristolochia ringens Vahl

Liane characterized by a woody stem. The leaves feature a broadly heart-shaped blade, measuring approximately 6–10 cm in length and 8–15 cm across. The leaf base is broadly caudate, the margins are entire, and the apex is rounded.

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