Aristolochia fimbriata
Aristolochia fimbriata, commonly known as wild aristolochia or creeping Dutchman's pipe, is a perennial vine native to the Americas. Historically valued in traditional medicine for its diverse therapeutic properties, it contains aristolochic acids. However, due to severe nephrotoxicity and carcinogenicity, its medicinal use is now strictly cautioned against.
- Scientific name: Aristolochia fimbriata
- Family: Aristolochiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Piperales, it is classified under the family Aristolochiaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Aristolochia, specifically as the species Aristolochia fimbriata.
| 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 fimbriata, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Portuguese, it is called Jarrinha-de-franjas, while in Arabic, it is known as زراوند مهدب. In Chinese, the names vary slightly by script and region, being identified as 弱茎马兜铃 (zh), 弱茎马兜铃 (zh-cn), and 弱莖馬兜鈴 (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pt | Jarrinha-de-franjas | Wikidata |
| ar | زراوند مهدب | Wikidata |
| zh | 弱茎马兜铃 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 弱茎马兜铃 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 弱莖馬兜鈴 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 弱茎马兜铃 | Wikidata |
| zh | 流苏马兜铃 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range that spans several distinct regions across different continents. In the Caucasus region, its presence is specifically noted within the Transcaucasus area. Moving to the Americas, it can be found in Western South America, specifically in Bolivia, as well as in Southern Brazil. Its distribution extends further into Southern South America, covering parts of Northeast Argentina and Paraguay. Together, these locations highlight a wide-reaching natural habitat for the species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Uruguay | WCVP |
Chemicals
Aristolochia fimbriata has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include aristolochic acids, terpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aristolochic acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |