Passiflora bahamensis
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Description
A tropical vine in the Passifloraceae family with edible fruit.
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Edible Uses
Passiflora incarnata (maypop) leaves and roots have a long history of use as a traditional medicine by Native Americans in North America and were adapted by European colonists. The fresh or dried leaves of maypop are used to make a tea that is used as a sedative. Passionflower as dried powder or an extract is used as a dietary supplement. There is insufficient clinical evidence for using passionflower to treat any medical condition. Passionflower is classified as generally recognized as safe for use as a food ingredient in the U.S.
Known Hazards
Passion flower is not recommended during pregnancy because it may induce contractions. Consuming passion flower products may cause drowsiness, nausea, dizziness, abnormal heart rhythms, asthma, or rhinitis.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Bahamas,
References (1)
- Gape, L. & Sweeting, M., 2003, Bahamas Pine forest Resource Book. Bahamas National Trust p 28
