Passiflora Foetida (Stinking Passion Flower): Medicinal Properties, Growth, And Caution
Passiflora foetida, commonly known as stinking passion flower, is a climbing vine native to tropical America. It features palmately lobed leaves and distinctive flowers with a pungent odor. While the flowers can be white or pink, the orange-yellow pulp of the berries it produces offers nutritional value. The plant is known for its traditional medicinal uses as an anti-inflammatory, sedative, and pain reliever. Despite its ornamental appeal, caution is advised due to the presence of toxic cyanogenic glycosides. Propagation is possible through cuttings or seeds, and stinking passion flower thrives in warm temperatures with ample sunlight as a hardy plant suitable for USDA zones 9-11.
