Passiflora ligularis
Sweet granadilla
Passiflora ligularis, commonly known as the tongue-leaf passionflower, is a striking climbing vine native to tropical regions. Characterized by its unique, elongated leaves and intricate, exotic blooms, this species belongs to the Passifloraceae family. It is highly valued in botanical studies for its ornamental beauty and diverse ecological roles.
- Scientific name: Passiflora ligularis
- Family: Passifloraceae
- Native range: Africa
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. It is specifically identified by the genus Passiflora, with its species designation being Passiflora ligularis.
| 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 ligularis, is referred to by various regional names across different linguistic groups. In Simplified Chinese, it is called 甜西番果, while in Traditional Chinese, it is known as 甜百香果, and in Hong Kong, it is commonly identified as 甜熱情果. Furthermore, it is known as Tintin in the Qiang language and Konyal in Sundanese.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 甜西番果 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 甜百香果 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 甜熱情果 | Wikidata |
| qu | Tintin | Wikidata |
| su | Konyal | Wikidata |
| fr | Grenadelle | Wikidata |
| ru | Страстоцвет язычковый | Wikidata |
| hu | édes granadilla | Wikidata |
| de | Süße Granadilla | Wikidata |
| de-ch | Süsse Granadilla | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a remarkably broad and diverse geographical distribution across several distinct regions. In South Tropical Africa, it can be found specifically within Zimbabwe, while its presence extends to Eastern Asia in Taiwan. The species is also documented within the Indian Subcontinent, particularly in Sri Lanka. Moving toward the Malesia region, it inhabits the island of Jawa. Finally, its range reaches as far as the North-Central Pacific in Hawaii.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| North-Central Pacific | Hawaii | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Passiflora ligularis, possesses distinct morphological features across its various structures. The leaves are characterized by their intricate, lobed shape and climbing habit, providing the necessary surface area for photosynthesis and contributing to the plant's lush appearance. Additionally, the plant produces a fruit that develops from the ovary after successful pollination, serving as a critical component for seed dispersal and reproduction within its natural habitat.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruit | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Passiflora ligularis has 4 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antidiabetic, Antihyperglycemic, Hypolipidemic.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihyperglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypolipidemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Passiflora ligularis has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Diabetes mellitus, blood glucose, neurological disorders, oxidative stress.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| blood glucose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neurological disorders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |