Passiflora setacea
Passiflora setacea, commonly known as the Bristly Passionflower, is a stunning climbing vine native to tropical regions. Renowned for its intricate, exotic blooms and unique, hairy stems, this ornamental species is valued in botanical circles. Beyond its beauty, it holds significant interest in traditional herbal practices and ecological studies.
- Scientific name: Passiflora setacea
- Family: Passifloraceae
- Native range: Southern America
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. Finally, it is identified by its specific 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 setacea, is recognized by various common names depending on the region and language. In English, it is frequently referred to as the Orange Passionflower, while in Spanish, it is commonly called Pasionaria naranja. In Portuguese, the plant is known as Maracujá-de-flor-alaranjada, and in French, it is identified as Passiflore orangée.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Passiflora setacea, exhibits a specific range across the South American landscape. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated within the borders of Brazil. Within this country, the species can be found throughout the West-Central region. Additionally, its distribution extends into the diverse ecosystems of the Northeast. Finally, the plant is also documented growing in the Southeast part of Brazil.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Passiflora setacea has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include isovitexin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| isovitexin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |