Botanical Overview
Banana Passionfruit (Passiflora mollissima) is a species in the Passifloraceae family. This species belongs to the Passifloraceae family, a group of flowering plants. Although comprehensive ethnobotanical records are limited, phytochemical studies have identified 14 compounds in this species, suggesting potential medicinal value.
General Description
Passiflora tripartita also called curuba, tumbo, curuba de Castilla and tumbo serrano is a species of Passiflora from Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia, and Brazil in areas at elevations of 2000 – 3200 meters.
Family Context
The Passifloraceae family is widely distributed. Notable medicinal members include:
- Granadilla — 22 documented uses
- Manzana de Mayo — 20 documented uses
- Granadilla Cimarrona — 19 documented uses
- Maracuya — 9 documented uses
Geographic Distribution
Banana Passionfruit has been recorded in 10 countries and territories worldwide, including Australia, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, and others.
Active Compounds
Phytochemical research has identified 14 compounds in this species, including a diverse array of phytochemical classes (see the Complete Chemical Inventory below for the full list).
Research Status
Although this species has documented phytochemical constituents, its ethnobotanical and clinical documentation remains incomplete. The limited documentation available for this species represents an opportunity for ethnobotanical research.