Aristolochia clematitis
Aristolochia clematifis, commonly known as birthwort, is a perennial climbing plant native to Europe and parts of Asia. Historically utilized in folk medicine for various ailments, its use has drastically declined due to the presence of toxic aristolochic acids, which pose severe risks to human kidney and cellular health.
- Scientific name: Aristolochia clematitis
- Family: Aristolochiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Its taxonomic lineage continues through the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Piperales, placing it in the family Aristolochiaceae. Finally, it is identified 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 by various names across different languages, is a significant species in botanical literature. In Portuguese, it is referred to as Aristolóquia, while in Polish, it is called Kokornak powojnikoowy. In French, the species is identified as Aristoloche clématite, and in Russian, it is known as кирказон ломонносoвидный. Furthermore, in Serbian (Cyrillic), it is commonly called Vučja jabuka.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pt | Aristolóquia | Wikidata |
| pl | Kokornak powojnikowy | Wikidata |
| fr | Aristoloche clématite | Wikidata |
| ru | кирказон ломоносовидный | Wikidata |
| sr-el | Vučja jabuka | Wikidata |
| sr-ec | Вучја јабука | Wikidata |
| ro | mărul lupului | Wikidata |
| ca | aristolòquia sarmentosa | Wikidata |
| hu | közönséges farkasalma | Wikidata |
| fi | herttapiippuruoho | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence is recorded in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. It can also be found inhabiting parts of Great Britain within the same northern climatic zone. Furthermore, its range extends into Middle Europe, specifically within the borders of Austria. Together, these locations highlight the plant's preference for temperate European habitats.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands | WCVP |
Chemicals
Aristolochia clematitis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include aristolochic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aristolochic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Aristolochia clematitis has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Balkan Endemic Nephropathy, Staphylococcus aureus.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Balkan Endemic Nephropathy | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |