Passiflora quadrangularis
Passiflora quadrangularis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (240 studies) · ★★★★★
, scientifically known as Passiflora quadrangularis, is a vigorous climbing vine native to tropical regions. Often called the Giant Passionflower, this medicinal plant is renowned for its large, striking blooms and therapeutic potential. It is traditionally utilized in various cultures to promote relaxation, alleviate anxiety, and support digestive health.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Passiflora quadrangularisDistribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several regions of the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, its presence can be identified in Guinea-Bissau. The species also extends into West-Central Tropical Africa, where it is found in Cameroon and Gabon. Additionally, it inhabits the Gulf of Guinea Islands within the West-Central Tropical region. Finally, its range reaches East Tropical Africa, specifically in Kenya.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gulf of Guinea Is. | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Comoros | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
Chemicals
Passiflora quadrangularis has 13 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Ash, CALCIUM, FAT, HCN, IRON.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Ash | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CALCIUM | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| FAT | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| HCN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| IRON | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| PHOSPHORUS | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Passiflorine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ascorbic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-carotene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| niacin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Ash
- Dr. Duke
CALCIUM
- Dr. Duke
FAT
- Dr. Duke
HCN
- Dr. Duke
IRON
- Dr. Duke
PHOSPHORUS
- Dr. Duke
Passiflorine
- Dr. Duke
ascorbic acid
- Dr. Duke
beta-carotene
- Dr. Duke
niacin
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Passiflora quadrangularis has 214 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Acidulant, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Allergenic, Analgesic, Androgenic?.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Acidulant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Androgenic? | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Angiotensin-Receptor-Blocker | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiAGE | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiCFS | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiCTS | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiCrohn's | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Passiflora quadrangularis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include hypertension.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| hypertension | Journal of ethnobiology and ethnomedicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |