Passiflora biflora
Passiflora biflora, commonly known as the two-flowered passionflower, is a captivating climbing vine native to the Americas. Renowned for its unique, delicate blossoms, this medicinal plant is traditionally utilized in herbal remedies to promote relaxation, alleviate anxiety, and support sleep, offering a natural approach to holistic wellness and tranquility.
- Scientific name: Passiflora biflora
- Family: Passifloraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Passiflora biflora, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, falling within the order Malpighiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Passifloraceae and the genus Passiflora.
| 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, known scientifically as Passiflora biflora, is recognized by various common names depending on the region and language. In Turkish, it is referred to as İki çiçekli çarkıfelek, while in Chinese, its names vary slightly by script: it is called 雙花西番蓮 in Traditional Chinese (zh-tw), 双花西番莲 in Simplified Chinese (zh-cn) and in the zh, zh-hans, and zh-tw language codes.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| tr | İki çiçekli çarkıfelek | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 雙花西番蓮 | Wikidata |
| zh | 双花西番莲 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 双花西番莲 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 双花西番莲 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range that spans across multiple continents and climate zones. In Eastern Asia, its presence is documented specifically within Taiwan. Its distribution extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it can be found in India. Within the Malesia region, the species is located in both Jawa and the Philippines. Finally, the plant has reached the Southeastern United States, specifically appearing in Florida.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Florida | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
Chemicals
Passiflora biflora 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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |