Passiflora actinia
Passiflora actinia | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Malpighiales |
Family: | Passifloraceae |
Genus: | Passiflora |
Species: | P. actinia |
Binomial name | |
Passiflora actinia Hook. | |
Synonyms | |
P. paulensis Killip[1] |
Passiflora actinia, also known as the sea anemone passion flower is a species of passion flower (passionfruit) of the Passifloraceae. It flowers mainly in early spring, producing white, mauve (purple), and blue flowers about 9 cm wide.[1]
Passiflora actinia is an evergreen vine. Native to Brazil, it is a relatively cold tolerant passion flower, and can be seen in gardens in England. Its edible fruit (a passionfruit) is golden orange when ripe, and about 10 cm long.[1] Passion fruit is a good source of nutrients, especially fiber, vitamin C, and provitamin A.
A single purple passion fruit contains (1Trusted Source):
- Calories: 17
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Vitamin C: 9% of the Daily Value (DV)
- Vitamin A: 8% of the DV
- Iron: 2% of the DV
- Potassium: 2% of the D
Its specific name might be in reference to the scientific name of the sea anemones (Actiniara),[2] since it resembles one.
References
- ^ a b c Ulmer, Torsten (2004). Passiflora. Portland: Timber Press. ISBN 0-88192-648-5.
- ^ "Actinia". Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
External links
- Media related to Passiflora actinia at Wikimedia Commons
- Data related to Passiflora actinia at Wikispecies
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