Aristolochia rigida
Aristolochia rigida, commonly known as the stiff aristolochia, is a perennial climbing herb native to subtropical regions. Characterized by its unique, tube-shaped flowers, this medicinal plant has historically been used in traditional practices. However, due to the presence of toxic aristolochic acids, its clinical use is strictly cautioned.
- Scientific name: Aristolochia rigida
- Family: Aristolochiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Piperales, it is further categorized into the family Aristolochiaceae. Ultimately, its specific taxonomic placement 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 rigida, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic and geographical context. In English, it is commonly referred to as the rigid birthwort, while in Spanish, it is known as aristolochia rígida. In Portuguese, the species is called aristolochia rígida, and in German, it is identified as starrblättriges Süßkraut.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range concentrated within the arid regions of the Middle East and Africa. It can be found growing in the Northeast Tropical Africa region, specifically within the country of Somalia. Additionally, its distribution extends across the Arabian Peninsula. Within this peninsula, the species is documented to inhabit the territory of Yemen. Consequently, its natural habitat is limited to these particular coastal and desert landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Yemen | WCVP |
Chemicals
Aristolochia rigida has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Aristolochic acid IV, aristolochic acids.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Aristolochic acid IV | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aristolochic acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |