Passiflora edulis 'Possum Purple'

Common name: Passion Fruit

Family: Passifloraceae

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Country of Origin: Paraguay, Brazil and Northeastern Argentina

Description:

Uses: <ul> <li>Main Uses²: <ul> <li>for mood disorders (depression, anxiety, stress) <li>for insomnia and sleep disorders <li>for headaches, migraines and general pain <li>for stomach problems (colic, nervous stomach, indigestion, etc.) <li>to relieve menstrual cramps and premenstrual syndrome (PMS) </ul> <li>Properties/Actions Documented by Research²: analgesic (pain-reliever), anti-anxiety, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, cough suppressant, aphrodisiac, cough suppressant, central nervous system depressant, diuretic, hypotensive (lowers blood pressure), sedative <li>Other Properties/Actions Documented by Traditional Use²: anticonvulsant, antidepressant, astringent, cardiotonic (tones, balances, strengthens the heart), disinfectant, nervine (balances/calms nerves), neurasthenic (reduces nerve pain), tranquilizer, vermifuge (expels worms) </ul>

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USDA Zone: 8a-10b

Source: Logee's

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Classification:

• Division: Magnoliophyta
• Class: Magnoliopsida
• SubClass: eurosid I
• Order: Malpighiales
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• Family: Passifloraceae
• SubFamily: Passifloroideae
• Tribe: Passifloreae
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References:

1. Morton, J. 1987. Passionfruit. p. 320–328. In: Fruits of warm climates. Julia F. Morton, Miami, FL. Accessed 24 August 2015.
2. The Healing Power of Rainforest Herbs, Leslie Taylor, 2005. Dead link as of 24 August 2015.
3. The Plant List (2013). Version 1.1. Last accessed on Wednesday, November 29, 2017.

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