Aristolochia constricta

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Aristolochia macbrideana
• Aristolochia sprucei
• Aristolochia securidata

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Piperales, it is situated in the family Aristolochiaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in the genus Aristolochia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily distributed throughout the diverse landscapes of Central America. Specifically, its range includes the tropical regions of Costa Rica and Honduras. It can also be found growing within the territories of Nicaragua and Panamá. Beyond the mainland, the species extends its reach into the Caribbean islands. In particular, its presence is noted among the Leeward Islands.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Aristolochia constricta is characterized by its adaptability across diverse environmental settings, ranging from disturbed anthropogenic areas (Área Antrópica) to more stable natural ecosystems such as terra firme forests (Floresta de Terra Firme) and floodplain forests (Floresta de Várzea). This species occupies a broad altitudinal gradient, occurring from sea level up to a maximum elevation of 2000 m AMSL. The distribution of the plant across these varying landscapes is centered around a mean elevation of approximately 200 m AMSL, reflecting its ability to thrive in both lowland tropical environments and more varied topographic terrains.

Elevational range max:

2000 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

200 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

0 m AMSL

Habitat :

Área Antrópica, Floresta de Terra Firme, Floresta de Várzea

Morphology

The morphology of Aristolochia constricta is characterized by its growth habit as a non-woody vine, functioning as an obligatory climber that relies on external support to ascend. It is a terrestrial species, lacking aquatic or semiaquatic tendencies, and does not exhibit epiphytic behavior, functioning instead as a fully terrestrial plant. Furthermore, it maintains an independent life cycle, as it is not a parasite, neither obligatory nor facultative, but rather an independent organism within its ecosystem.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

vine

Climber :

obligatory

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Aristolochia constricta 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 stem.

Stem

1. Toxicon: X

Chemicals

Aristolochia constricta has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (-)-Cubebin, (-)-Hinokinin, (-)-Kaur-16-en-19-oic acid, (-)-Pluviatolide, 3,5-di-O-methylconstrictosine.

(-)-Cubebin

1. Journal of natural products

(-)-Hinokinin

1. Journal of natural products

(-)-Kaur-16-en-19-oic acid

1. Journal of natural products

(-)-Pluviatolide

1. Journal of natural products

3,5-di-O-methylconstrictosine

1. Journal of natural products

3-O-methylconstrictosine

1. Journal of natural products

5,6-dihydro-3,5-di-O-methylconstrictosine

1. Journal of natural products

5,6-dihydroconstrictosine

1. Journal of natural products

constrictosine

1. Journal of natural products

Preparations

Aristolochia constricta has 4 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include MeOH extract, aqueous extract, n-hexane and chloroform extracts, stem extract.

Meoh extract

1. Journal of natural products

Aqueous extract

1. Toxicon: X

N-hexane and chloroform extracts

1. Journal of natural products

Stem extract

1. Toxicon: X