Aristolochia
Aristolochia () is a large plant genus with over 500 species that is the type genus of the family Aristolochiaceae. Its members are commonly known as birthwort, pipevine or '''Dutchman's pipe' and are widespread and occur in diverse climates. Some species, like A. utriformis and A. westlandii'', are threatened with extinction.
Species
Common Rose Swallowtail
GENUS
- KingdomPlantae
- PhylumTracheophyta
- ClassMagnoliopsida
- OrderPiperales
- FamilyAristolochiaceae
Observations9,441
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Research
932 papers- Aristolochia species (Aristolochiaceae) from the Americas, a review of their traditional medicinal uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacological properties.Fitoterapia · 2025
- Genetic diversity assessment and biotechnological aspects in Aristolochia spp.Applied microbiology and biotechnology · 2022
Article
11 sectionsContents
- Description
- Selected species
- Associated butterflies
- Herbalism, toxicity and carcinogenicity
- Toxicity and carcinogenicity
- Garden history
- See also
- Footnotes
- References
- Further reading
- External links
Aristolochia () is a large plant genus with over 500 species that is the type genus of the family Aristolochiaceae. Its members are commonly known as birthwort, pipevine or '''Dutchman's pipe' and are widespread and occur in diverse climates. Some species, like A. utriformis and A. westlandii, are threatened with extinction.
The genus Isotrema is usually included here as Aristolochia subgenus Siphisia, but might be a valid genus. It contains the species with a three-lobed calyx.