Aristolochia
Genus of plants in the family Aristolochiaceae / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Aristolochia (English: /əˌrɪstəˈloʊkiə/) 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 the most diverse climates. Some species, like A. utriformis and A. westlandii, are threatened with extinction.
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Aristolochia | |
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Aristolochia labiata | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Magnoliids |
Order: | Piperales |
Family: | Aristolochiaceae |
Subfamily: | Aristolochioideae |
Genus: | Aristolochia L.[1] |
Species | |
Over 500, see text | |
Synonyms | |
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.