Aristolochia philippinensis

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 arborea (Aristolochia Tree)
• Aristolochia fimbriata (Fringed Aristolochia, Fringed Dutchman's Pipe)
• Aristolochia gigantea (Calico Flower, Giant Pelican Flower)
• Aristolochia gigantea var. Brasiliensis (Giant Calico Flower, Giant Pelican Flower)
• Aristolochia gilbertii (Dutchman's Pipe)
• Aristolochia grandiflora, Aristolochia gigas (Calico Flower, Pelican Flower)
• Aristolochia labiata, Aristolochia brasiliensis (Mottled Dutchman's Pipe, Roster Flower)
• Aristolochia leuconeura (Pipe Flower)
• Aristolochia littoralis, Aristolochia elegans (Elegant Dutchmans Pipe, Calico Flower)
• Aristolochia macrophylla, Aristolochia durior (Dutchman's Pipe)