Aristolochia baetica
Aristolochia baetica, commonly known as Spanish birthwort, is a perennial climbing herb native to the Mediterranean region. Historically valued in traditional medicine for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant belongs to the Aristolochiaceae family. However, caution is essential due to the presence of nephrotoxic aristolochic acids within its tissues.
- Scientific name: Aristolochia baetica
- Family: Aristolochiaceae
- Native range: Europe
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.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Piperales | WCVP |
| Family | Aristolochiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Aristolochia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Aristolochia baetica, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Czech, it is called podražec jepičí, while in Chinese, it is identified as 安达卢西亚马兜铃 (or 安达卢西亚马兜铃 in simplified Chinese and 安逹盧西亞馬兜鈴 in traditional Chinese). Furthermore, in Burmese, the plant is known as ဣဿရမူလီ အငယ်မျိုး.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| cs | podražec jepičí | Wikidata |
| zh | 安达卢西亚马兜铃 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 安达卢西亚马兜铃 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 安逹盧西亞馬兜鈴 | Wikidata |
| my | ဣဿရမူလီ အငယ်မျိုး | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 安达卢西亚马兜铃 | Wikidata |
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.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Aristolochia baetica, is a species characterized by its distinct morphological features, which are often utilized in botanical studies. Among its various structures, the roots serve as a vital component of its underground system, anchoring the plant firmly into the soil and facilitating the absorption of water and essential nutrients. These roots play a crucial role in the overall survival and physiological health of the specimen within its natural Mediterranean habitat.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Aristolochia baetica has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include aristolochic acids.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aristolochic acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Aristolochia baetica has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Nephrotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Nephrotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Aristolochia baetica has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |