Passiflora indecora

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Passiflora involucellata

Sources: Wikidata

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 defined by the genus Passiflora.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is specifically known for its limited geographical range within the continent. It is found natively in the western regions of South America. More precisely, its distribution is centered within the borders of Ecuador. Because of this localized presence, it is considered an endemic species to this specific area. Understanding this narrow habitat is essential for the conservation of the species.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Passiflora indecora is characterized by its growth habit as a non-woody vine, functioning as an obligatory climber that relies on external structures for support. It is a terrestrial species, existing independently of other plants without exhibiting parasitic behavior, and it does not function as an epiphyte. Its life cycle is sustained within terrestrial environments, ranging from purely land-based to semiaquatic conditions, as it lacks the specialized adaptations found in strictly aquatic or holoephyte species.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

vine

Climber :

obligatory

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Passiflora indecora has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Deidaclin, Epivolkenin, Passibiflorin, Taraktophyllin, Tetraphyllin A.

Deidaclin

1. Phytochemistry

Epivolkenin

1. Phytochemistry

Passibiflorin

1. Phytochemistry

Taraktophyllin

1. Phytochemistry

Tetraphyllin A

1. Phytochemistry

Tetraphyllin B

1. Phytochemistry

Volkenin

1. Phytochemistry