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[[File:Passiflora quadrangularis-IMG 4480.jpg|thumb|right|'''Passiflora quadrangularis''']]
 
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'''Passiflora quadrangularis''', the giant granadilla, barbadine (Trinidad), grenadine (Haiti), giant tumbo or badea (Spanish pronunciation: [baˈðe.a]), is a species of plant in the family Passifloraceae. It produces the largest fruit of any species within the genus Passiflora. It is a perennial climber native to the Neotropics.
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'''Passiflora quadrangularis''' is a species of plant in the family Passifloraceae. It produces the largest fruit of any species within the genus Passiflora. It is a perennial climber native to the Neotropics.
 
==Uses==
 
==Uses==
{{Uses| Treatment of liver problems}}, {{Uses|Treatment of headaches}}, {{Uses|Asthma}} , {{Uses|Diarrhea}}, {{Uses|Dysentery}} , {{Uses|Neurasthenia}}, {{Uses|Insomnia}}.
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{{Uses|Liver problems}}, {{Uses|Headaches}}, {{Uses|Asthma}} , {{Uses|Diarrhea}}, {{Uses|Dysentery}} , {{Uses|Neurasthenia}}, {{Uses|Insomnia}}.
  
 
==Parts Used==
 
==Parts Used==
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==Chemical Composition==
 
==Chemical Composition==
Quadrangularis were found flavones C,O-diglycosides, saponins (cyclopassifloside derivatives) and cyanogenic glycosides. Two of the flavones C,O-diglycosides found in this hydroethanolic extract, compounds 6 and 7, were also found in P.
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Quadrangularis were found flavones C,O-diglycosides, saponins (cyclopassifloside derivatives) and cyanogenic glycosides. Two of the flavones C,O-diglycosides found in this hydroethanolic extract.<ref name="chemical composition"/>
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==Common names==
 
==Common names==
{{Common names|kn=|ml=|sa=|ta=|te=|hi=|en=giant granadilla, barbadine (Trinidad), grenadine (Haiti)}}
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{{Common names|kn=|ml=|sa=|ta=|te=|hi=|en=Giant granadilla, Barbadine}}
  
 
==Properties==
 
==Properties==
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==Identification==
 
==Identification==
 
===Leaf===
 
===Leaf===
{{Leaf|Simple|round in outline|Alternate; thin, with conspicuous veins sunken on the upper surface, prominent beneath }}<ref name="Leaf"/>
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{{Leaf|Simple|Round in outline|Alternate; thin, with conspicuous veins sunken on the upper surface, prominent beneath}}<ref name="Leaf"/>
  
 
===Flower===
 
===Flower===
{{Flower|Bisexual|bell-shaped calyx|whiteish blue||up to 4-4.8 in. (10-12 cm) wide, Pendulous; showy; solitary; fragrant flowers}}
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{{Flower|Bisexual|Bell-shaped calyx|Whiteish blue||Up to 4-4.8 inch}
  
 
===Fruit===
 
===Fruit===
{{Fruit|Simple Fruit|ovoid|Berry; aromatic; melon-like; delicate skin|greenish-white/pale- or-deep-yellow|}}
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{{Fruit|Simple Fruit|Ovoid|Berry; aromatic; melon-like; delicate skin|Greenish-white/pale- or-deep-yellow|}}
  
 
===Other features===
 
===Other features===
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==How to plant/cultivate==
 
==How to plant/cultivate==
In commercial plantings in Indonesia, the vines are set 6.5 to 10 ft (2-3 m) apart each way. Harm 30 °F (-1.1; kill 28 °F (-2.2 °C).
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In commercial plantings in Indonesia, the vines are set 6.5 to 10 ft (2-3 m) apart each way. Harm 30 °F (-1.1; kill 28 °F (-2.2 °C).<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
 
  
 
==Commonly seen growing in areas==
 
==Commonly seen growing in areas==
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==External Links==
 
==External Links==
* [https://www.growables.org/information/TropicalFruit/Granadilla.htm Passiflora quadrangularis
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* [https://www.growables.org/information/TropicalFruit/Granadilla.htm Passiflora quadrangularis on growables.org]
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[[Category:Herbs]]
 
[[Category:Herbs]]
 
[[Category:Passifloraceae]]
 
[[Category:Passifloraceae]]

Latest revision as of 11:32, 29 June 2020

Passiflora quadrangularis

Passiflora quadrangularis is a species of plant in the family Passifloraceae. It produces the largest fruit of any species within the genus Passiflora. It is a perennial climber native to the Neotropics.

Uses

Liver problems, Headaches, Asthma , Diarrhea, Dysentery , Neurasthenia, Insomnia.

Parts Used

Fruits, Leaves.

Chemical Composition

Quadrangularis were found flavones C,O-diglycosides, saponins (cyclopassifloside derivatives) and cyanogenic glycosides. Two of the flavones C,O-diglycosides found in this hydroethanolic extract.[1]

Common names

Language Common name
Kannada
Hindi
Malayalam
Tamil
Telugu
Marathi NA
Gujarathi NA
Punjabi NA
Kashmiri NA
Sanskrit
English Giant granadilla, Barbadine


Properties

Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.

Dravya

Rasa

Guna

Veerya

Vipaka

Karma

Prabhava

Habit

Herbs

Identification

Leaf

Kind Shape Feature
Simple Round in outline Alternate; thin, with conspicuous veins sunken on the upper surface, prominent beneath

[2]

Flower

{{Flower|Bisexual|Bell-shaped calyx|Whiteish blue||Up to 4-4.8 inch}

Fruit

Type Size Mass Appearance Seeds More information
Simple Fruit Ovoid Berry; aromatic; melon-like; delicate skin Greenish-white/pale- or-deep-yellow {{{6}}}

Other features

List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used

Where to get the saplings

Mode of Propagation

Seeds.

How to plant/cultivate

In commercial plantings in Indonesia, the vines are set 6.5 to 10 ft (2-3 m) apart each way. Harm 30 °F (-1.1; kill 28 °F (-2.2 °C).[3]

Commonly seen growing in areas

Lowland forest.

Photo Gallery

References

External Links