Passiflora murucuja
Passiflora murucuja, commonly known as passionfruit, is a vibrant tropical vine celebrated for its aromatic, tangy fruit. Rich in antioxidants and vitamins, it is widely utilized in traditional medicine to promote relaxation, alleviate anxiety, and support digestive health, offering a natural way to enhance overall wellness and tranquility.
- Scientific name: Passiflora murucuja
- Family: Passifloraceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Passiflora murucuja, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Malpighiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Passifloraceae and 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 murucuja, is recognized by various regional and linguistic identifiers depending on the location. In Russian, it is commonly referred to as Страстоцвет мараккуйя, while in Arabic, it is known as باسيفلورا موروكوجا.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Страстоцвет маракуйя | Wikidata |
| arz | باسيفلورا موروكوجا | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Passiflora murucuja, exhibits a specific distribution across the Caribbean islands. Its presence is well-documented within the nation of the Dominican Republic. Additionally, it can be found growing in the natural landscapes of Haiti. The species also extends its range to include the island of Puerto Rico. Consequently, its geographical footprint is concentrated within these key Caribbean territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Caribbean | Dominican Republic | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Haiti | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Puerto Rico | WCVP |
Chemicals
Passiflora murucuja has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Passibiflorin, deidaclin, epivolkenin, tetraphyllin A, tetraphyllin B.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Passibiflorin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| deidaclin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epivolkenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tetraphyllin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tetraphyllin B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| volkenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |