Dutchman's Pipe
CR

Dutchman's Pipe

Aristolochia trilobata

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Overview

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 faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its native range. Deforestation and land conversion for cattle ranching and crop cultivation have fragmented remaining populations, while climate change may be altering suitable habitat conditions.

Threat summary

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. Geographic range of Aristolochia trilobata throughout the Caribbean (IUCN)

Other threatened species in Aristolochiaceae

Aristolochia baracoensisCR

Aristolochia baracoensis

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Aristolochia clementis

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VU

Peltate Dutchman's Pipe

Aristolochia peltata

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CR

Aristolochia clavidenia

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Dutchman's Pipe classified as Critically Endangered?
Dutchman's Pipe is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Aristolochia trilobata faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its native range. Deforestation and land conversion for cattle ranching and crop cultivation have fragmented remaining populations, while climate change may be altering suitable habitat conditions.
Where does Dutchman's Pipe live?
Dutchman's Pipe occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Dutchman's Pipe?
The main threats to Dutchman's Pipe are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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