Passiflora apetala
Passiflora apetala, commonly known as passionflower, is a climbing vine native to tropical regions. Renowned for its intricate, exotic blooms, this medicinal plant is valued in traditional herbalism. It is frequently utilized for its calming properties, helping to alleviate anxiety, support sleep, and promote overall neurological relaxation.
- Scientific name: Passiflora apetala
- Family: Passifloraceae
- Native range: Northern America
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.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Passifloraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Passiflora | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Passiflora apetala, is known by various common names depending on the region and language. In English, it is frequently referred to as the passionflower, while in Spanish, it is commonly called flor de pasión or pasionaria. In Portuguese, it is known as flor do maracujá, and in French, it is referred to as passiflore.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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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.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
Chemicals
Passiflora apetala has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Passibiflorin, deidaclin, epivolkenin, taraktophyllin, tetraphyllin A.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Passibiflorin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| deidaclin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epivolkenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| taraktophyllin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tetraphyllin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tetraphyllin B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| volkenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |