Botanical Overview
Passiflora suberosa is a species in the Passifloraceae family. This species belongs to the Passifloraceae family, a group of flowering plants. Phytochemical data for this species are limited at present.
General Description
It is commonly known as corkystem passionflower due to the corkiness of older stems. Other common names include corky passion vine, cork-bark passion flower, corkstem passionflower and corky passionfruit. In Latin America it is called Meloncillo. It is possibly also cryptic and have multiple species in one.
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
Passiflora suberosa has been recorded in 10 countries and territories worldwide, including Australia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica, and others.
Active Compounds
Phytochemical research has identified 1 compound in this species: passiflorine.
The identified compounds include the following categories:
- Alkaloid: nitrogenous compounds with diverse pharmacological activities
Research Status
Although this species has documented phytochemical constituents, its ethnobotanical and clinical documentation remains incomplete. Additional phytochemical investigation could identify novel bioactive compounds in this plant.