Passion Flower
Passiflora x exoniensis
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Prezentare
Passiflora x exoniensis, cunoscută sub numele de Floare de Pasion, este o vinerie nativă în regiuni din Argentina, Bolivie și Brazilia. Această plantă se dezvolte în soare și preferă suștiții umidi, luate (sândal), medii sau grele (argila). Poate crește până la 5 metri de înălțime și este durabilă în zonele 9-11. Cunoscută pentru fructul său consumabil, Floare de Pasion are și utilizări medicinale documentate. Caracteristicile sale distincte includ necesitatea unui soare complet și capacitatea sa de a se adapta la diverse tipuri de suștiții.
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What is Passion Flower?
Passiflora x exoniensis, cunoscută sub numele de Floare de Pasion, este o vinerie nativă în regiuni din Argentina, Bolivie și Brazilia. Această plantă se dezvolte în soare și preferă suștiții umidi, luate (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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Top 2 evidence-ranked uses of Passion Flower
Clinicaluses · safety · chemistry · dosagemedicinal profile
IIBeneficii și dovezi
2 claims · 0 sources
Beneficii și dovezi
2 claims · 0 sources- Traditional-use note: Passion Flower appears in herbal sources around calming and relaxation traditions, often as a tea. 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 in herbal remedies to support better sleep, often consumed as a tea or tincture before bedtime.
It contains compounds like harmine and harmaline which may influence neurotransmitter levels, though the specific mechanisms are not fully understood.
IV·bMixology suggestions
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Mixology suggestions
1 draftEditorial drafts. These pairings are AI-suggested from traditional herbal lore. Always verify with a qualified herbalist before brewing.
Passion Flower support blend
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Growingconditions · propagation · uses
VCultivare
Cultivare
Floarea de Pasion se dezvolte în soare și necesită suștiții umide, luate (sândal), medii sau grele (argila). Este durabilă în zonele 9-11 și poate crește până la 5 metri ca vinerie. Pentru cultivarea acesteia, asigurați-vă că suștiția rămâne constant umedă în timp ce oferiți suficiente lumină soarelui. Propagarea se poate face prin împărțirea de tulpini. Fructul este consumabil și adaugă o delicatesă la gardierele din zonele temperate care se află în intervalul durabilității sale.
Light
Full sun
Water
Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Hardiness
9-11
Habit
Vine
Mature size
5.0 m tall
For first-time growers
How to grow Passion Flower for the first time
7steps
Start with a passion flower vine to experience its beauty and potential fruit.
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What you'll need
Passion Flower plant, potting mix suitable for vines, container or garden space.
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Best time to plant
Plant in spring when temperatures are consistently above 15°C (60°F) and the risk of frost is low.
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Soil and container prep
Use a well-draining potting mix with some sand or perlite added for lightness. Ensure containers have drainage holes.
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Sowing or transplanting
Transplant young plants from nursery pots into your prepared container or garden bed, spacing them about 1-2 meters apart.
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First two weeks
Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Place in a sunny spot and avoid direct midday sun.
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Ongoing care
Provide support for climbing, such as a trellis or fence. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry. Fertilize with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks.
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Harvest or pruning
Prune in late winter to early spring to encourage new growth and fruiting. Harvest fruits when they are fully colored but still firm.
VIEdible & utility
Edible & utility
Edible parts:Fruit
Edible uses: The passion flower fruit is edible and can be eaten raw or used in various preparations. Typically, the fruit is consumed fresh for its sweet taste. It can also be dried or made into jams and jellies to preserve it longer. Skip the invention of specific recipes as per the guidelines.
Contextrange · companions · related
VIIDistribuție
7 native · 20 introduced
Distribuție
7 native · 20 introducedDistribution across4 continents· 7 native· 20 introduced
Europe4 regions
introduced (4)AlbaniaItalyPortugalSpain
Asia5 regions
introduced (5)BangladeshNepalSouth KoreaSri LankaVietnam
Americas4 regions
native (2)BoliviaParaguay
introduced (2)EcuadorUnited States
Africa1 region
introduced (1)Kenya
Broader regions
native:Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast
introduced:California, Cape Provinces, Chile Central, New South Wales, Northern Provinces, Queensland, Western Australia
IXSpecimen gallery
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Specimen gallery
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