Passiflora coriacea
Bat leaved passion flower
Passiflora coriacea, commonly known as a species of passionflower, is a resilient climbing vine native to tropical regions. Renowned for its unique, leathery foliage and striking floral displays, this plant is valued in ethnobotany for its potential bioactive compounds and traditional medicinal applications in supporting neurological wellness and relaxation.
- Scientific name: Passiflora coriacea
- Family: Passifloraceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Malpighiales, it is classified under the family Passifloraceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Passiflora, with the specific species being Passiflora coriacea.
| 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 coriacea, is referred to by various regional names across different languages. In English, it is commonly called the Bat Leaved Passion Flower, while in Hungarian, it is known as the Sárgavirágú golgotavirág. In Croatian, it is referred to as Passiflora maximaca, and in Spanish, it is known as Passiflora sexocellaata.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| en | Bat Leaved Passion Flower | Wikidata |
| hu | Sárgavirágú golgotavirág | Wikidata |
| hr | Passiflora maximaca | Wikidata |
| es | Passiflora sexocellata | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning from Central America to the western regions of South America. In Central America, its presence is specifically noted within the countries of Nicaragua and Panamá. Moving into Northern South America, the species can be found inhabiting the landscapes of Guyana and Venezuela. Its range extends further south and west into the continent, reaching as far as Bolivia. Consequently, these diverse locations highlight the wide ecological reach of Passiflora coriacea across multiple tropical territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central America | Nicaragua | WCVP |
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Guyana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
Chemicals
Passiflora coriacea has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include harmane, tricin 7-O-glucoside.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| harmane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tricin 7-O-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Passiflora coriacea has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anxiolytic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anxiolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Passiflora coriacea has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include anxiety, depression.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anxiety | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| depression | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |