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Aristolochia heterophylla

Aristolochia heterophylla · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (12 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Aristolochia heterophyllia, is a climbing woody vine native to Southeast Asia. Often valued in traditional medicine for its bioactive compounds, this species belongs to the Aristolochiaceae family. While historically used to treat various ailments, caution is essential due to the presence of nephrotoxic aristolochic acids.

Family
Aristolochiaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Aristolochia Kaempferi F. Heterophylla · Aristolochia Setchuenensis Var. Holotricha · 5 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Aristolochia heterophylla

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata

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. Finally, it is identified by its specific 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 heterophyllia, exhibits a widespread presence across several specific regions in China. Its geographical range is notably documented within the South-Central part of the country. Additionally, the species can be found growing throughout the North-Central provinces. The distribution also extends significantly into the Southeast region of China. Collectively, these areas define the primary natural habitats where this medicinal plant thrives.

Region Area
China China South-Central
China China North-Central
China China Southeast

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Aristolochia heterophylla has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Aristolochic acids, Madolin I, Madolin J, Madolin K, Madolin L.

Chemicals reported in Aristolochia heterophylla
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Aristolochic acids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Madolin I 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Madolin J 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Madolin K 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Madolin L 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Madolin M 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Aristolochic acids

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Madolin I

  1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

Madolin J

  1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

Madolin K

  1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

Madolin L

  1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

Madolin M

  1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin