Jalisco Dutchman's pipe
Aristolochia foetida · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (13 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Jalisco Dutchman's pipe, scientifically known as Aristolochia foetida, is a perennial herb recognized by its distinctive tubular flowers. While historically used in traditional medicine, modern science warns of its significant nephrotoxicity and carcinogenicity due to aristolochic acids. Caution is essential, as its use poses severe health risks.
- Family
- Aristolochiaceae
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Jalisco Dutchman'S Pipe
- Scientific synonyms
- Howardia Foetida · Aristolochia Longipes · 1 more
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Jalisco Dutchman's pipe
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Aristolochia foetidaSynonyms
- Howardia foetida
- Aristolochia longipes
- Aristolochia velutina
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Cigarrera
- gallinitas
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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, falling into the family Aristolochiaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Aristolochia.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Piperales |
| Family | Aristolochiaceae |
| Genus | Aristolochia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant, known as Aristolochia foetida, exhibits a specific range within the territory of Mexico. Its presence can be identified throughout the central regions of Mexico. Additionally, the species is distributed across the northeast part of the country. It also inhabits various areas located in the southwest of Mexico. These combined regions define the primary geographical footprint of this medicinal species.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Aristolochia foetida is characterized by its growth habit as a non-woody, herbaceous plant that functions as a vine. It is classified as an obligatory climber, utilizing surrounding structures for support rather than being self-supporting. In terms of its ecological niche and habitat, the species is strictly terrestrial, lacking any aquatic or semiaquatic tendencies. Furthermore, it is an independent organism, meaning it does not exhibit parasitic behavior, and it grows directly from the soil as a terrestrial plant rather than acting as an epiphyte.
- Aquatic :
- terrestrial
- Climber :
- vine
- Climber :
- obligatory
- Epiphyte :
- terrestrial
- Parasite :
- independent
- Woodiness :
- non-woody
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Chemicals
Aristolochia foetida has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (9Z,12Z,15Z)-octadeca-9,12,15-trienoic acid, 2-butoxyethyl dodecanoate, Ethyl hexadecanoate, Hexadecanoic acid, Methyl hexadecanoate.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| (9Z,12Z,15Z)-octadeca-9,12,15-trienoic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-butoxyethyl dodecanoate | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ethyl hexadecanoate | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hexadecanoic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Methyl hexadecanoate | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methyl octadeca-9,12,15-trienoate | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
(9Z,12Z,15Z)-octadeca-9,12,15-trienoic acid
- Saudi journal of biological sciences
2-butoxyethyl dodecanoate
- Saudi journal of biological sciences
Ethyl hexadecanoate
- Saudi journal of biological sciences
Hexadecanoic acid
- Saudi journal of biological sciences
Methyl hexadecanoate
- Saudi journal of biological sciences
methyl octadeca-9,12,15-trienoate
- Saudi journal of biological sciences
Conditions
Aristolochia foetida has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include breast cancer.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Breast cancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Breast cancer
- Saudi journal of biological sciences