Bejuco De Santiago
Aristolochia trilobata
Aristolochia trilobata, commonly known as contribo or Bejuco de Santiago, is a perennial herb in the Dutchman's pipe family Aristolochiaceae. A.
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Order
Piperales
Family
Aristolochiaceae
Genus
Aristolochia
Bejuco De Santiago belongs to the family Aristolochiaceae, order Piperales, within the Magnoliopsida class.
Species Profile
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.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
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)
Threats
IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered
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.
Deforestation and land conversion
Habitat loss from agricultural expansion
Population fragmentation
Climate change impacts
Urban development and infrastructure
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Bejuco De Santiago (Aristolochia trilobata). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/bejuco-de-santiago