Aristolochia triangularis
Aristolochia triangularis, commonly known as triangular aristolochia or birthwort, is a perennial climbing herb native to tropical regions. Characterized by its unique, three-cornered flowers, this plant has a storied history in traditional medicine. However, its use is strictly cautioned due to the presence of nephrotoxic aristolochic acids.
- Scientific name: Aristolochia triangularis
- Family: Aristolochiaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered under Piperales and specifically placed in the family Aristolochiaceae. It is further categorized under the genus Aristolochia, with the species name triangularis.
| 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 triangularis, is recognized in Portuguese-speaking regions by the common name Mil-homens-do-rio-grande.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pt | Mil-homens-do-rio-grande | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range across the tropical regions of South America. It is notably found within the borders of Bolivia in Western South America. In the vast territory of Brazil, its presence is documented across several distinct regions. Specifically, the species can be located in the North, South, and Southeast parts of the country. Additionally, the plant is distributed throughout the West-Central area of Brazil.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Uruguay | WCVP |
Chemicals
Aristolochia triangularis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include aristolochic acid I, aristolochic acid II.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aristolochic acid I | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aristolochic acid II | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Aristolochia triangularis has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Diuretic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Aristolochia triangularis has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include HSV-1, Staphylococcus aureus, diuretic, hyperglycemia, snakebites.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| HSV-1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperglycemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| snakebites | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |