Passiflora morifolia
Blue sweet calabash
Passiflora morifolia, commonly known as the forest passionflower, is a captivating climbing vine native to tropical regions. Renowned for its intricate, exotic blooms, this medicinal plant is traditionally valued for its calming properties. It is often utilized in herbal remedies to alleviate anxiety, promote restful sleep, and support relaxation.
- Scientific name: Passiflora morifolia
- Family: Passifloraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Malpighiales, it is a member of the family Passifloraceae. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within 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 morifolia, is known by various names across different languages and regions. In Hebrew, it is referred to as שעונית התות, while in Arabic, it is commonly called باسيفلورا موريفوليا. In Chinese, the plant is identified as 桑叶西番莲, with the specific regional variations being 桑叶西番莲 in Simplified Chinese (zh-cn) and 桑葉西番蓮 in Traditional Chinese (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| he | שעונית התות | Wikidata |
| arz | باسيفلورا موريفوليا | Wikidata |
| zh | 桑叶西番莲 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 桑叶西番莲 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 桑葉西番蓮 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 桑叶西番莲 | Wikidata |
| de | Maulbeerblättrige Passionsblume | Wikidata |
| de | Maulbeerbaumblättrige Passionsblume | Wikidata |
| en | blue sweet calabash | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide and diverse geographical distribution across several continents. In the Macaronesian region, it can be found specifically within the Canary Islands. Its presence extends to South Tropical Africa, where it inhabits areas such as Zimbabwe. In Western Asia, the species is documented in Palestine, while in China, it is located in the South-Central region. Finally, the plant is also distributed throughout the Southwest of Mexico.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Palestine | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Passiflora morifolia has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include epilotaustralin, linamarin, lotaustralin.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| epilotaustralin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| linamarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lotaustralin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |