Aristolochia philippinensis (Barubo)
Botanical name: Aristolochia philippinensis
Common name: Barubo
Family: Aristolochiaceae
Origin: Southeast Asia
Aristolochia philippinensis is an erect, evergreen shrub growing up to 1 metre tall with old stems up to 4cm in diameter.
This species containes aristolochic acid, which is known to have toxic side effects in larger doses. Acute toxic manifestations are tachycardia, increased respiratory rate, ataxia, sedation and marked vasodilation. Short-term chronic toxic effects include hepatotoxicity, marked renal damage and mild hematologic dyscracias.
Similar plants: Aristolochia philippinensis (Barubo)
- Aristolochia arborea (Aristolochia Tree)
- Aristolochia fimbriata (Fringed Aristolochia)
- Aristolochia gigantea 'Brasiliensis' (Giant Calico Flower)
- Aristolochia gigantea (Calico Flower)
- Aristolochia gilbertii (Dutchman's Pipe)
- Aristolochia grandiflora (Calico Flower)
- Aristolochia labiata (Mottled Dutchman's Pipe)
- Aristolochia leuconeura (Pipe Flower)
- Aristolochia littoralis (Elegant Dutchmans Pipe)
- Aristolochia macrophylla (Dutchman's Pipe)
Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/aristolochia_philippinensis.htm