Aristolochia esperanzae
Aristolochia esperanzae, commonly known as the hopeful aristolochia, is a fascinating climbing vine native to tropical regions. Distinguished by its unique, tubular flowers, this medicinal plant has been used in traditional practices to treat various ailments. However, its potent bioactive compounds require careful study due to potential toxicity concerns.
- Scientific name: Aristolochia esperanzae
- Family: Aristolochiaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Piperales. Ultimately, it is a member of the family Aristolochiaceae and 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 esperanzae, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Portuguese, it is commonly called Papo-de-peru-do-miúdo, while in Chinese, it is identified as 埃斯马兜铃 (including the variants 埃斯马兜铃 for zh-cn and zh-hans, and 埃斯馬兜鈴 for zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pt | Papo-de-peru-do-miúdo | Wikidata |
| zh | 埃斯马兜铃 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 埃斯马兜铃 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 埃斯馬兜鈴 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 埃斯马兜铃 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse distribution across several regions of South America. In Western South America, its presence is recorded in Bolivia. The species also inhabits significant portions of Brazil, specifically within the West-Central and Southeast regions. Furthermore, it can be found in Southern South America, spanning across the Northeast and Northwest areas of Argentina. Together, these locations highlight the wide geographical range of Aristolochia esperanzae.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northwest | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Aristolochia esperanzae, is characterized by the medicinal potential found within all parts of its structure. From its climbing vines and lush foliage to its specialized reproductive organs, every component of the organism contains unique phytochemical properties. The roots, stems, leaves, and flowers collectively contribute to the plant's complex chemical profile, making the entire morphology a subject of interest for those studying its traditional and pharmacological applications.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| All parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Aristolochia esperanzae has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include dibenzylbutyrolactone, flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| dibenzylbutyrolactone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Aristolochia esperanzae has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic, Hemolytic.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hemolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Aristolochia esperanzae has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Bacillus cereus, mechanical hyperalgesia, rheumatism.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Bacillus cereus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mechanical hyperalgesia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |