Aristolochia sempervirens
Aristolochia sempervirens, commonly known as green aristolochia, is a perennial climbing vine native to North America. Traditionally used in folk medicine to treat ailments ranging from inflammation to respiratory issues, it contains potent alkaloids. However, caution is vital, as its compounds are linked to significant nephrotoxicity and carcinogenic risks.
- Scientific name: Aristolochia sempervirens
- Family: Aristolochiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Piperales and the family Aristolochiaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its membership in 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 sempervirens, is referred to by various names depending on the language and region. In German, it is called Immergrüne Osterluzei, while in Arabic, it is known as زراوند دائم الخضرة (and similarly in Egyptian Arabic as زراوند دائم الخضره). In Czech, the species is called podražec vždyzelený, and in Chinese, it is identified as 小绿马兜铃.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Immergrüne Osterluzei | Wikidata |
| ar | زراوند دائم الخضرة | Wikidata |
| cs | podražec vždyzelený | Wikidata |
| arz | زراوند دائم الخضره | Wikidata |
| zh | 小绿马兜铃 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 小绿马兜铃 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 小緑馬兜鈴 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 小绿马兜铃 | Wikidata |
| fr | Aristoloche élevée | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several regions in Europe. In Southwestern Europe, it can be found growing in France, Spain, and the island of Sardegna. Moving toward the Balkan Peninsula, its presence extends into Southeastern Europe. Specifically, the species is documented within the borders of Albania. Finally, its geographical range also includes the country of Greece.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Kriti | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
Chemicals
Aristolochia sempervirens has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Muskone.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Muskone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |