Aristolochia gibertii
Aristolochia gibertii, commonly known as a rare member of the birthwort family, is a specialized medicinal plant native to specific tropical regions. While traditionally studied for its unique phytochemical properties, researchers emphasize caution due to potential nephrotoxicity. Understanding its chemical composition is vital for exploring its therapeutic potential safely.
- Scientific name: Aristolochia gibertii
- Family: Aristolochiaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Piperales, it is further categorized under the family Aristolochiaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by 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 gibertii, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Portuguese, it is called Mil-homens-do-miúdo, while in Chinese, it is identified as 烟斗马兜铃 (zh), 烟斗马兜铃 (zh-cn), 菸斗馬兜鈴 (zh-tw), and 烟斗马兜铃 (zh-hans).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pt | Mil-homens-do-miúdo | Wikidata |
| zh | 烟斗马兜铃 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 烟斗马兜铃 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 菸斗馬兜鈴 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 烟斗马兜铃 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is found across several distinct regions within the South American continent. In Western South America, its presence is specifically noted in Bolivia. Its distribution extends into Brazil, where it can be located in both the West-Central and Southeast regions. Moving toward Southern South America, the species inhabits the Northeast portion of Argentina. Finally, the plant's range also encompasses the country of Paraguay.
| 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 | Paraguay | WCVP |
Activities
Aristolochia gibertii 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 gibertii has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Bacillus cereus.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Bacillus cereus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |