Aristolochia
Aristolochia is a large plant genus with over 500 species of shrubs and herbs, many having medicinal properties. Collectively known as birthworts, pipevines or Dutchman's pipes, they are the namesake of the family (Aristolochiaceae). They are widespread and occur in the most diverse climates. Some species, like A. utriformis and A. westlandii, are threatened with extinction.
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| Aristolochia labiata | |
Scientific classification 
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| Unrecognized taxon (fix): | Aristolochia |
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Over 500, see text | |
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Hocquartia Dum.
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Isotrema is usually included here, but might be a valid genus. If so, it contains those species with a three-lobed calyx.
Aristolochia Media
Aristolochic acid, the main toxin of Aristolochia species
Aristolochia arborea flowers
Ornamental Aristolochia ringens
Rajah Brooke's birdwing, of which the caterpillars feed on Aristolochia foveolata
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References
- ↑ Genus: Aristolochia L.. Germplasm Resources Information Network (2009-01-30)United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 2011-01-08.
Other reading
- Mathew, Jessy Elizabeth. Anti-inflammatory, Antipruritic and Mast Cell Stabilizing Activity of Aristolochia Indica. Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences 14 (5) (2011). p. 422–427.
Other websites
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Wikispecies has information on: Aristolochia. |
- Pictures of Aristolochia chilensis and Aristolochia bridgesii