Passiflora cincinnata
Passiflora cinquefolia, commonly known as five-leaf passionflower, is a versatile perennial vine native to North America. Renowned for its delicate, intricate blooms, this medicinal plant is traditionally utilized in herbalism for its calming properties, helping to alleviate anxiety, promote restful sleep, and support overall neurological wellness naturally.
- Scientific name: Passiflora cincinnata
- Family: Passifloraceae
- Native range: Southern 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. Finally, its taxonomic identity is completed by its placement within 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 cinquinnata, is referred to by several common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is identified as 蝎尾西番莲 (zh), which is also represented as 蝎尾西番莲 in its simplified form (zh-hans) and is specifically called 蝎尾西番莲 in mainland China (zh-cn).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 蝎尾西番莲 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 蝎尾西番莲 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 蝎尾西番莲 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of habitats across the South American continent. In Northern South America, its presence is specifically noted within the borders of Venezuela. Moving toward the western regions, the species can be found inhabiting parts of both Colombia and Bolivia. The distribution extends significantly into Brazil, where it thrives in the West-Central areas. Additionally, the plant is documented to grow within the Northeast region of Brazil.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northwest | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Passiflora cinncinata, utilizes various anatomical structures to support its growth and reproductive cycle. The climbing habit of the species is facilitated by its flexible stems, which allow the plant to ascend toward sunlight, while a singular, sturdy primary stem provides the necessary structural foundation. Once the fruit reaches maturity, the internal pulp becomes a nutrient-rich medium for the development of the seeds, which are essential for the propagation of new generations. Finally, the protective outer peel serves as a durable barrier, shielding the delicate interior components from environmental stressors.- Total parts
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seeds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pulp | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| peel | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruit peel | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Passiflora cincinnata has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include fatty acids, flavonoids, isoorientin, pectin, sucrose.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fatty acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoorientin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pectin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sucrose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trigonelline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Passiflora cincinnata has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Passiflora cincinnata has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include hepatic steatosis, hyperlipidemia.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hepatic steatosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperlipidemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |