Passiflora apetala

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Malpighiales, it is classified under the family Passifloraceae and the genus Passiflora. As a member of the Passiflora genus, Passiflora apetala represents a specific lineage of medicinal flora.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the tropical regions of North and Central America. In the north, its presence is documented throughout Southeast Mexico. Moving southward into Central America, the species can be found inhabiting the landscapes of Honduras. It also extends its range into the lush environments of Costa Rica. Finally, its distribution reaches as far south as Panamá.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Passiflora apetala is characterized by its specific distribution within montane environments, where it thrives within a defined altitudinal corridor. This species is primarily found in mid-to-high elevation habitats, occupying a niche that ranges from a minimum of 1000 m AMSL to a maximum of 2000 m AMSL. Within this vertical gradient, the plant adapts to the varying temperature regimes and moisture availability typical of these elevations, playing a role in the complex structural dynamics of its local ecosystem.

Elevational range max:

2000 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

1000 m AMSL

Morphology

The morphology of Passiflora apetala is characterized by its growth habit as a non-woody, liana-type climber that functions as an obligatory climber to ascend towards light sources. Rather than being an epiphyte or a parasite, this species is an independent, terrestrial plant that establishes itself firmly in soil environments, avoiding aquatic or semiaquatic habitats. As a liana, it utilizes specialized structures to navigate its surroundings, relying on external support to extend its reach while maintaining a non-woody stem architecture.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

liana

Climber :

obligatory

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Passiflora apetala has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Deidaclin, Epivolkenin, Passibiflorin, Taraktophyllin, Tetraphyllin A.

Deidaclin

1. Phytochemistry

Epivolkenin

1. Phytochemistry

Passibiflorin

1. Phytochemistry

Taraktophyllin

1. Phytochemistry

Tetraphyllin A

1. Phytochemistry

Tetraphyllin B

1. Phytochemistry

Volkenin

1. Phytochemistry