Nutri Herb

Herb Library:  Passionflower

Botanical Names

passiflora incarnata

Common Names

passion vine, granadilla, maracoc, maypops, apricot vine, passion fruit, water lemon, Jamaican honeysuckle

Plant Description

Passionflower is a fast-growing, perennial, climbing vine with spectacular white flowers that have various colored crowns. It is native to North America, South America, Central America, and is prominent in the United States. It produces an edible orange berry fruit that is egg-shaped. Passionflower's name is derived from the structure of the flower and its religious symbolism of the crucifixion of Christ.

Parts of Passionflower Used in Dietary Supplements

The aerial (above ground) parts of the Passionflower are commonly used in herbal supplements.