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Aristolochia trilobata

Aristolochia trilobata

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Family: Aristolochiaceae
Order: Piperales
Class: Magnoliopsida
Phylum / Division: Magnoliophyta
Kingdom: Plantae

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Records from Palmares y selvas marginales al sur de Pto Vilelas


Description


Aristolochia trilobata, commonly known as contribo or Bejuco de Santiago, is a perennial herb in the Dutchman´s pipe family Aristolochiaceae. A.trilobata is endemic to the Caribbean and is found in both Central America and South America.

 Aristolochia trilobata is a climbing vine species that typically reaches a length of up to three meters. The leaves are characterized by dark green coloration and have three lobes. The bark is coarse, readily sheds, and emits a distinctive, potent odor.

In traditional folk medicine, the whole plant is used to create a tea or an extract. It is recommended to consume the tea in moderation (once a week) to prevent other health complications. Teas and extracts are known to increase immune health, increase appetite/energy, and fight fatigue. It has been commonly used to treat conditions such as flu, gastritis, parasites, fevers, constipation, stomach ache, and indigestion.

Habitat: Aristolochia trilobata is a tropical plant native to the Caribbean. Its populations extend from Mexico to Brazil and grows best in a wet, tropical climate.

Conservation: Some herbalists in Belize claim that it is harder to find an abundance of A. trilobata due to habitat destruction.

However, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) most recently (December 2020) assessed the status of A. trilobata as "Least Concern (LC)".

Source: Wikipedia, article Aristolochia trilobata. Content adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license. Accessed on 18/07/2026.





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Record IDDateExact timeCountryProvince / departmentPlaceFilmedPhotographedRecorded vocalObservedHeardWounded or deadNumber of individualsUser or BibliographyDetail
251374626/07/2026ArgentinaChacoPalmares y selvas marginales al sur de Pto VilelasPeter Vidana
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Please use the following reference when citing this species account.
EcoRegistros. 2026. Aristolochia trilobata – Species account. Accessed from www.ecoregistros.org on 29/09/2026.