Aristolochia papillaris
Aristolochia papillaris, commonly known as the Dutchmen's pipe, is a perennial climbing herb native to tropical regions. While historically utilized in traditional medicine for its diverse pharmacological properties, modern science warns of its potent nephrotoxicity. This plant serves as a critical subject in studying botanical toxicity and herbal safety.
- Scientific name: Aristolochia papillaris
- Family: Aristolochiaceae
- Native range: Southern America
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. Finally, it is a member of the family Aristolochiaceae, falling under 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, scientifically known as Aristolochia papillaris, is recognized by various regional identifiers depending on the linguistic context. In Portuguese, it is commonly referred to as Jarrinha-do-nordeste.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pt | Jarrinha-do-nordeste | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several major regions of Brazil. Its natural habitat includes the diverse ecosystems found throughout the Brazil Northeast. Furthermore, the species can be located within the lush landscapes of the Brazil North region. It also thrives in the environmental conditions characteristic of the Brazil Southeast. Finally, its geographical range extends significantly into the Brazil South territory.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
Chemicals
Aristolochia papillaris has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include coclaurine, isoboldine, moupinamide.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| coclaurine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoboldine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| moupinamide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |