Andalusian Dutchman's Pipe

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• Andalusian Dutchman's Pipe
• Andalusian Pipevine

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Aristolochia baetica var. bicolor
• Aristolochia baetica var. glauca
• Aristolochia glauca
• Aristolochia subglauca

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Piperales. Finally, it is a member of the family Aristolochiaceae and falls under the genus Aristolochia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution primarily centered around the Mediterranean region. In Southwestern Europe, it can be found growing across the territories of both Portugal and Spain. Its range also extends across the sea into Northern Africa. Within this African region, the species is documented in Algeria and Morocco. Consequently, the plant occupies a diverse ecological niche spanning two different continents.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Aristolochia baetica is characterized by its classification as a phanerophyte, a growth form where the perennating buds are located high above the ground on aerial shoots. Within the specific nuances of its ecological strategy, it functions as a phanerophyte (Life_form_1) and also displays characteristics of a nanophanerophyte (Life_form_2), indicating a perennial lifestyle where it maintains its structural integrity through woody or semi-woody stems that protect its vital buds during unfavorable seasons. This life history allows the plant to establish a persistent presence in its native Mediterranean habitats, utilizing its elevated buds to navigate seasonal environmental shifts and ensure continuous growth cycles.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Aristolochia baetica is characterized by its growth habit as a liana, functioning as a climbing vine that can range from self-supporting structures to more sprawling forms. Its woodiness is variable, exhibiting characteristics that can transition between woody and non-woody textures depending on the age and environmental conditions of the specimen. This climbing architecture allows the plant to navigate through surrounding vegetation, utilizing its flexible stems to reach higher light intensities.

Climber :

liana

Woodiness :

variable

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Aristolochia baetica has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.

Root

1. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM

Chemicals

Aristolochia baetica has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Aristolochic acids.

Aristolochic acids

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Activities

Aristolochia baetica has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Nephrotoxic.

Nephrotoxic

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Conditions

Aristolochia baetica has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include cancer.

Cancer

1. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM

Preparations

Aristolochia baetica has 2 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include aqueous extracts, methanolic extract of A. baetica roots.

Aqueous extracts

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Methanolic extract of a. baetica roots

1. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM