Passiflora nitida
Passiflora nitida, commonly known as the sparkling passionflower, is a striking climbing vine native to tropical regions. Characterized by its intricate, exotic blooms and lush foliage, this species is celebrated in ethnobotany. It holds significant potential in traditional medicine for its diverse bioactive compounds and calming therapeutic properties.
- Scientific name: Passiflora nitida
- Family: Passifloraceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Malpighiales and the family Passifloraceae. Finally, Passiflora nitida is situated 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, known scientifically as Passiflora nitida, is recognized by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is commonly referred to as nitid passionflower, while in Spanish, it is known as pasiflora nítida. In Portuguese, the species is called flor de maracujá nítida, and in French, it is identified as passiflore nitide.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range that spans across parts of Central and South America. In Central America, its presence is documented within the countries of Costa Rica and Panamá. Moving into Northern South America, the species can be found throughout the territory of French Guiana. It is also distributed across the nation of Guyana. Finally, its habitat extends to include the region of Suriname.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
| Northern South America | French Guiana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Guyana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Suriname | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
Activities
Passiflora nitida has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Free-Radical Scavenging.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Free-Radical Scavenging | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Passiflora nitida has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |