Passiflora foetida
Common passion flower
Passiflora foetida, commonly known as stinking passionflower, is a creeping perennial vine native to tropical regions. Characterized by its distinctive, hairy bracts and vibrant flowers, this plant is widely utilized in traditional medicine. Its various parts are studied for their sedative, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties in herbal pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Passiflora foetida
- Family: Passifloraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malpighiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Passifloraceae and falls under 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 foetida, is referred to by various common names across different languages and cultures. In Mandarin Chinese, it is called 毛西番莲 (zh-hans), 毛西番蓮 (zh-hant), or 毛西番蓮 (zh-hk), while in the Nan language, it is known as Mo͘-se-hoan-liân, and in Nahuatl, it is called Cacapatzin.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| nan | Mo͘-se-hoan-liân | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 毛西番莲 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 毛西番蓮 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 毛西番蓮 | Wikidata |
| nah | Cacapatzin | Wikidata |
| he | שעונית מבאישה | Wikidata |
| th | กะทกรก | Wikidata |
| ms | Letup-letup | Wikidata |
| id | Rambusa | Wikidata |
| ml | അമ്മൂമ്മപ്പഴം | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Passiflora foetida, exhibits a specific distribution across several regions in West Tropical Africa. Its presence has been documented in the nation of Benin, where it thrives in local ecosystems. It is also found within the borders of Burkina, contributing to the region's botanical diversity. Furthermore, the species extends its range into Gambia and Guinea-Bissau. Collectively, these locations highlight the plant's established footprint throughout this part of the African continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known as Passiflora foetida, possesses distinct morphological features that contribute to its medicinal profile. The stem is characterized by its climbing or sprawling growth habit, often featuring a hairy or glandular texture that can assist in navigating surrounding vegetation. Complementing the structure of the stem are its leaves, which are typically deeply lobed and arranged in an alternate pattern along the vine. These leaves, along with other parts of the plant, contain the bioactive compounds utilized in various traditional herbal remedies.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Passiflora foetida has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, saponins, sterols.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sterols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Passiflora foetida has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Passiflora foetida has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Neurasthenia, asthma, neurological disorders, xanthine oxidase.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Neurasthenia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| asthma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neurological disorders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| xanthine oxidase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |