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Passion Flower

Passiflora actinia
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Passiflora actinia (Passion Flower) — botanical photograph
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Prezentare

Passiflora actinia, cunoscută sub numele de Floare de Pasion, este o vineri plimbătoare originară din regiunile de Sud și Sud-Est a Brățaniei. Această plantă se dezvoltă în soare și preferă sustraturi umide, lichide (sândal), medii sau grele (argila). Puteți crește-o până la 10 metri în înălțime și este durabilă în zonele de hibriditate 8-11. Floare de Pasion este atât gustativ, cât și medicinal; fructul său este adesea consumat, în timp ce diverse părți ale plantei au fost folosite pentru proprietățile lor terapeutice. Un caracter distinctiv este flori vibrant, complexe care sunt un spectacol de vede, făcând-o o adaugare ornamentată la gardenuri.

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What is Passion Flower?

Passiflora actinia, cunoscută sub numele de Floare de Pasion, este o vineri plimbătoare originară din regiunile de Sud și Sud-Est a Brățaniei. Această plantă se dezvoltă în soare și preferă sustraturi umide, lichide (sândal), medii sau grele (argila).

What is Passion Flower used for?

Traditionally used for stress & anxiety, better sleep. Each claim is evidence-rated — see Section II for full citations.

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Clinicaluses · safety · chemistry · dosagemedicinal profile
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Beneficii și dovezi

2 claims · traditional-use context
Traditional-use context
These notes are presented as ethnobotanical context. No cited clinical references are catalogued for this plant yet.
  • Traditional-use note: Passion Flower appears in herbal sources around calming and relaxation traditions, often as a tincture. PlantSage presents this as ethnobotanical context, not as medical advice.

    Traditional context only. This reviewed claim keeps the original moderate confidence level, but avoids treatment, disease, dosage, or guaranteed-effect language.

  • Passion flower is traditionally used to support better sleep, often consumed as a tea before bedtime in European and American herbal traditions.

    The mechanism involves flavonoids such as chrysin which may interact with GABA receptors, though the specific pathways are not fully characterised.

    ▲ ModerateBetter sleep →
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Mixology suggestions

1 draft
Editorial drafts. These pairings are AI-suggested from traditional herbal lore. Always verify with a qualified herbalist before brewing.
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tea
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Growingconditions · propagation · uses
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Cultivare

Floarea de Pasion se dezvoltă în soare și preferă sustraturi umide, lichide (sândal), medii sau grele (argila). Crește bine în zonele de hibriditate 8-11, fiind adecvată pentru climelor mai calde. Această viner poate atinge înălțimi până la 10 metri, asigurându-i suficient sprijin. Propagează prin seminii sau împărțiri. Generează-ți plantele cu fructe gustative în timp ce asigură că plantele au umiditate constantă și multă lumină.
Light
Full sun
Water
Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Hardiness
8-11
Mature size
10.0 m tall
For first-time growers

How to grow Passion Flower for the first time

8steps

Start with a passion flower to add beauty and potential fruit to your garden, even if you're just beginning.

  1. 1

    What you'll need

    Passion Flower seeds or young plants, containers or ground space, potting mix, water.

  2. 2

    Best time to plant

    Plant in spring when the last frost has passed and temperatures are warm.

  3. 3

    Soil and container prep

    Use well-draining soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5 for best growth.

  4. 4

    Sowing or transplanting

    Direct sow seeds in the ground after danger of frost, or start indoors 4-6 weeks before planting outside.

  5. 5

    First two weeks

    Keep soil moist but not waterlogged. Provide partial shade to help seedlings establish.

  6. 6

    Ongoing care

    Water regularly, especially during dry spells. Fertilize lightly every 4-6 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

  7. 7

    Harvest or pruning

    Prune in late winter to early spring to encourage new growth and maintain shape.

  8. 8

    Common mistakes

    Overwatering, planting too deep, neglecting to prune, not providing enough support for climbing vines.

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Edible & utility

Edible parts:Fruit
Edible uses: The passion flower's fruit is edible and can be eaten raw or used in various preparations. It is often consumed fresh but can also be dried for later use. The fruit can add a unique flavor to jams, jellies, and other preserves.
Contextrange · companions · related
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Distribuție

2 native · 0 introduced
Distribution across0 continents· 2 native
Broader regions
native:Brazil South, Brazil Southeast
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Specimen gallery

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Passiflora actinia (Passion Flower) — botanical photograph
Passion Flower (Passiflora actinia)
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8 related
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