Aristolochia yunnanensis
Aristolochia yunnanensis, commonly known as Yunnan Aristolochia, is a significant medicinal herb native to East Asia. Renowned in traditional Chinese medicine, it is frequently utilized for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. While historically valued for treating various ailments, researchers closely monitor its usage due to potential nephrotoxicity risks.
- Scientific name: Aristolochia yunnanensis
- Family: Aristolochiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Aristolochia yunnanensis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Piperales. Finally, it is a member of the family Aristolochiaceae and is situated 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, known scientifically as Aristolochia yunnanensis, is identified by several common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is most frequently referred to as 云南马兜铃, a name that is also utilized in the simplified forms 云南马兜铃 and 云南马兜铃, as well as the traditional Chinese script 雲南馬兜鈴. Additionally, it is historically associated with the name 追风散 in certain medicinal contexts.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 云南马兜铃 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 云南马兜铃 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 雲南馬兜鈴 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 云南马兜铃 | Wikidata |
| zh | 追风散 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Aristolochia yunnanensis, exhibits a specific and localized geographical distribution. It is native to the region of China, specifically concentrated within the South-Central part of the country. Within these South-Central provinces, the species thrives in particular ecological niches that support its growth. This restricted range suggests that its natural habitat is closely tied to the unique environmental conditions of this area. Consequently, understanding its presence in China South-Central is essential for studying its natural occurrence.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Aristolochia yunnanensis, is a medicinal species where the roots serve as a primary component for traditional therapeutic applications. These underground structures are often collected and processed to extract specific bioactive compounds used in various folk remedies. In many herbal practices, the roots are valued for their unique chemical profiles, which are utilized to treat various ailments, though it is important to note that the use of parts from this genus must be handled with caution due to the presence of potent alkaloids.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Aristolochia yunnanensis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |