Passifloraceae
Passifloraceae
Passifloraceae (pronounced pas-si-flor-uh-see-ee) is a family of flowering plants, commonly known as the passion flower family. The name is derived from the Latin words "passio" meaning "passion" and "flora" meaning "flower".
Etymology
The name "Passifloraceae" is derived from the genus Passiflora, which was named by Spanish missionaries who saw in the flower's structure symbols of the Passion of Christ. The term "Passiflora" itself is a combination of two Latin words: "passio" (passion) and "flora" (flower).
Description
Passifloraceae is a family of approximately 750 species of plants, distributed globally, but mostly found in the tropics and subtropics. The family includes trees, shrubs, lianas, and herbaceous plants, and is best known for the genus Passiflora, which includes the passion fruit.
Taxonomy
The family Passifloraceae is divided into four subfamilies: Passifloroideae, Turneroideae, Malesherbioideae, and Paropsioideae. The largest of these is Passifloroideae, which contains the majority of the family's species, including all the passion flowers and passion fruits.
Related Terms
- Passiflora: The genus of plants commonly known as passion flowers.
- Passion Fruit: A type of fruit produced by plants in the Passiflora genus.
- Passion of Christ: The short final period in the life of Jesus covering his entrance visit to Jerusalem and leading to his crucifixion on Mount Calvary, interpreted in the Christian Church as the suffering of Jesus in anticipation of his death.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Passifloraceae
- Wikipedia's article - Passifloraceae
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