Aristolochia maurorum
Aristolochia maurorum, commonly known as creeping birthwort, is a perennial climbing herb native to eastern North America. Characterized by its heart-shaped leaves and tubular, brownish flowers, this plant belongs to the Aristolochiaceae family. While historically used in traditional medicine, it contains toxic aristolochic acids, necessitating extreme caution.
- Scientific name: Aristolochia maurorum
- 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. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is within 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, Aristolochia maurorum, is known by various names depending on the region and language, including the Arabic common name زراوند مغربي.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | زراوند مغربي | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Aristolochia maurorum, exhibits a specific geographical range across Western Asia. Its presence can be documented within the territories of Lebanon and Syria. Additionally, the species is found extending into the Sinai region. The distribution also encompasses various areas throughout Türkiye. Consequently, these locations define the primary natural habitats for this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Sinai | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Aristolochia maurorum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include aristolochic acid I, aristolochic acid II, aristolochic acid IIIa.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aristolochic acid I | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aristolochic acid II | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aristolochic acid IIIa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |