Passiflora cuneata
Passiflora cunata, commonly known as passionflower, is a climbing vine celebrated for its intricate, exotic blooms. Renowned in herbal medicine, it is frequently utilized for its calming properties to alleviate anxiety, promote restful sleep, and reduce restlessness. This versatile botanical offers a natural approach to supporting emotional well-being.
- Scientific name: Passiflora cuneata
- Family: Passifloraceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is classified under the subclass Magnoliidae in the order Malpighiales and is a member of the family Passifloraceae. Finally, it is identified by 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, Passiflora cuneata, is known by various regional names depending on the language and local tradition. In English, it is commonly referred to as the wedge-leaf passionflower, while in Portuguese, it is known as maracujá-de-folha-cunhada. In Spanish, it is frequently called pasionaria or maracuyá, and in Latin, it is identified by its botanical designation, Passiflora cuneata.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several tropical regions. In the Caribbean, its presence can be identified within the Windward Islands. Moving toward the mainland, it is also found throughout Northern South America, specifically in Venezuela. Additionally, its range extends into Western South America, where it grows in Colombia. These locations highlight the diverse environments where the species can be discovered.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Caribbean | Windward Is. | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Passiflora cuneata 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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |