Aristolochia kaempferi
Aristolochia kaempferi, commonly known as Japanese birthwort or Kaempferia, is a perennial herb highly valued in traditional East Asian medicine. Renowned for its unique medicinal properties, it is frequently used to treat inflammation and respiratory ailments. This plant remains a significant subject of study in botanical pharmacology and herbalism.
- Scientific name: Aristolochia kaempferi
- Family: Aristolochiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 in the order Piperales, falling into the family Aristolochiaceae. Ultimately, its 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 kaempferi, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Chinese, it is known as 大叶马兜铃 (zh), 大叶马兜铃 (zh-cn), and 大葉馬兜鈴 (zh-tw). In Japanese, the species is called オオバウマノスズクサ (ja), while in Czech, it is identified as podražec Kaempferův (cs).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 大叶马兜铃 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 大葉馬兜鈴 | Wikidata |
| cs | podražec Kaempferův | Wikidata |
| ja | オオバウマノスズクサ | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 大叶马兜铃 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 大叶马兜铃 | Wikidata |
| zh | 金腰带 | Wikidata |
| zh | 地黄蒲 | Wikidata |
| zh | 萝卜防己 | Wikidata |
| zh | 痢药草 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Aristolochia kaempferi, possesses a specific range within East Asia. Its primary distribution includes the regions of China South-Central. Furthermore, it can be found naturally growing across various parts of Japan. These specific locations define the core habitats where the species thrives. Consequently, its geographical presence is concentrated within these particular Asian territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as Japanese Dutchman's pipe, utilizes its various anatomical structures for growth and survival. The stem serves as the primary structural support, facilitating the upward growth of the plant and providing a pathway for the transport of nutrients and water throughout its system. Below the surface, the root system anchors the plant firmly in the soil, allowing it to absorb essential minerals and moisture necessary for its medicinal properties to develop.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Aristolochia kaempferi has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include aristofolin-E, aristoliukine-C, aristolochic acid-Ia methyl ester, madolin-P.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aristofolin-E | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aristoliukine-C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aristolochic acid-Ia methyl ester | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| madolin-P | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |