Bat Leaved Passion Flower

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• Bat Leaved Passion Flower
• bat-leaf passionflower

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Monactineirma coriacea
• Passiflora biformis
• Passiflora cheiroptera
• Passiflora clypeata
• Passiflora coriacea var. marmorata
• Passiflora difformis
• Cieca coriacea
• Cieca difformis

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Passiflora coriacea is characterized by its ability to inhabit a broad vertical gradient within its native landscape, spanning a diverse altitudinal range. This species can be found at various levels of terrain, ranging from sea level at 0 m AMSL up to a maximum elevation of 2000 m AMSL. This wide elevational range suggests that the plant is ecologically adaptable, capable of thriving in both lowland tropical environments and higher-altitude montane ecosystems. Such distribution allows it to encounter a variety of microclimates, varying moisture levels, and different light intensities, facilitating its presence across multiple ecological niches within its habitat.

Elevational range max:

2000 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

0 m AMSL

Morphology

The morphology of Passiflora coriacea is characterized by its growth habit as a non-woody, terrestrial vine. Functioning as an obligatory climber, it utilizes its structural adaptations to navigate its environment, though it remains an independent organism rather than a parasite. While it shares some ecological niches with various life forms, it is strictly a terrestrial plant, lacking aquatic or semiaquatic tendencies, and does not exhibit epiphytic behavior such as being a holoepiphyte or hemiepiphyte. Instead, it maintains a robust, liana-like presence through its vine structure, relying on external support to ascend while remaining grounded in terrestrial substrates.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

vine

Climber :

obligatory

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Passiflora coriacea has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include HARMANE, Tricin 7-O-glucoside.

HARMANE

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Tricin 7-O-glucoside

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Activities

Passiflora coriacea has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anxiolytic.

Anxiolytic

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Conditions

Passiflora coriacea has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include anxiety, depression.

Anxiety

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Depression

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology