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Aristolochia
Sign in to saveAristolochia () 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.
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Aristolochia is a genus of plants within the family Aristolochiaceae. It belongs to the order Piperales, class Magnoliopsida, and phylum Tracheophyta. The genus was described by Linnaeus in 1753 and holds an accepted status. Its common name is ching mu hsiang.
Records of Aristolochia are held by institutions including CICY, IIB-UV, INECOL, UCMP, and UJAT. These records document occurrences in Mexico, Cuba, and the United States. The genus has 190,891 recorded occurrences, 2,930 records, and 1,256 media items. Additionally, 932 publications reference the name Aristolochia.
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Species
Common Rose Swallowtail
GENUS
- KingdomPlantae
- PhylumTracheophyta
- ClassMagnoliopsida
- OrderPiperales
- FamilyAristolochiaceae
Common Name: ching mu hsiang
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Museum specimens
- Specimen records
- 2,930
- With media
- 1,256
- Family
- Aristolochiaceae
- Collections
- CICY, IIB-UV, INECOL, UCMP, UJAT, FC-UNAM
- Recorded in
- Mexico, Cuba, United States
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
- Aristolochia mimics stink bugs to repel vertebrate herbivores via TRPA1 activation.The New phytologist · 2024
- Natural Aristolochia Alkaloid Aristololactam-β-D-glucoside: Interaction with Biomacromolecules and Correlation to the Biological Perspectives.Mini reviews in medicinal chemistry · 2018
- Terpenoids of Aristolochia and their biological activities.Natural product reports · 2004
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Encyclopedic overview
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.
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