Biology:Aristolochia longa

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Short description: Species of vine

Aristolochia longa
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Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Magnoliids
Order: Piperales
Family: Aristolochiaceae
Genus: Aristolochia
Species:
A. longa
Binomial name
Aristolochia longa

Aristolochia longa, the long aristolochia or sarrasine, is a species of pipevine.[1] It is widely used in traditional Maghreb medicine, particularly in the Mascara province, where it is used to treat skin conditions, diabetes, and cancer. It is an effective anti-fungal against the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae.

References

Wikidata ☰ Q4791038 entry