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birthwort

Aristolochia clematitis

Near Threatened

About

The Birthwort (Aristolochia clematitis) is a species in the genus Aristolochia. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including temperate coniferous forests, flooded grasslands and savannas, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands, among 4 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are al

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate coniferous forests, flooded grasslands and savannas, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands, among 4 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Algeria), Europe (13 countries), and North America (Canada, United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)

Class

Magnoliopsida (モクレン綱)

Species

Aristolochia clematitis (birthwort)

Names in Other Languages

French aristoloche

German Gewöhnliche Osterluzei

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Aristolochia littoralis

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Dutchman's Pipe

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of birthwort?

The scientific name of birthwort is Aristolochia clematitis. It belongs to the genus Aristolochia.

What is the conservation status of birthwort?

birthwort (Aristolochia clematitis) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does birthwort live?

birthwort is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Algeria), Europe (13 countries), and North America (Canada, United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Algeria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Latvia.

What family does birthwort belong to?

birthwort (Aristolochia clematitis) belongs to the genus Aristolochia, which is part of the taxonomic family Aristolochiaceae.

What kingdom does birthwort belong to?

birthwort (Aristolochia clematitis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of birthwort?

The closest relatives of birthwort in the genus Aristolochia include Florida dutchman's pipe, Mottled dutchman's pipe, Gaping dutchman's pipe, Pelicanflower, Smearwort.