Aristolochia papillaris

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Aristolochia papillaris is characterized by its adaptability to diverse environmental settings, ranging from undisturbed natural landscapes to areas modified by human intervention. This species is commonly found within the Cerrado (latu sensu) biome, where it integrates into the complex vegetation structures of both open and forested zones. Its distribution includes Campo Limpo, where it thrives in open, sunlit grassland environments, as well as within the more sheltered and seasonal conditions of the Floresta Estacional Semidecidual. Furthermore, the plant demonstrates resilience in Áreas Antrópicas, indicating its ability to colonize and persist in anthropogenic habitats that have been altered by human activity.

Habitat :

Área Antrópica, Campo Limpo, Cerrado (lato sensu), Floresta Estacional Semidecidual

Morphology

The morphology of Aristolochia papillaris is characterized by its growth habit as a terrestrial plant, existing within a range of habitats that include aquatic and semiaquatic environments. It functions as an obligatory climber, utilizing surrounding structures for support to ascend toward light. While it maintains a terrestrial life cycle, it is not classified as an epiphyte, such as a holoepiphyte or hemiepiphyte, but rather stays rooted in the ground. Furthermore, the plant is an independent organism, exhibiting no parasitic tendencies toward other species.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

obligatory

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Aristolochia papillaris has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Coclaurine, Isoboldine, Moupinamide.

Coclaurine

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Isoboldine

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Moupinamide

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology