Talk:Passion flower

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Mikkalai, I believe you that bumblebees would be good passion flower pollinators, if they are present. But I am skeptical about hummingbirds, because the flower is not shaped like a typical hummingbird-pollinated flower, nor have I ever seen a hummingbird visit one, though hummingbirds are common around here. Have you some backup of the claim? Pollinator 02:47, Sep 1, 2004 (UTC)

Some species are quite tube-shaped, and are indeed pollinated by hummingbirds. Others are pollinated by bats. See this photo essay on Passiflora pollination from the Missouri Botanical Garden. Does that quell your skepticism? -- Hadal 03:08, 1 Sep 2004 (UTC)
In fact, I have Passiflora amethystina in my backyard, in Silicon Valley. Hummingbirds are all over them. And their flowers are not tube-shaped. And there are plenty of fruit, too. And I wouldn't want carpenter bees by my wooden house. I'll try to take a picture. Mikkalai 05:29, 1 Sep 2004 (UTC)

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[edit] Passifiora quadrangularis

There is a flower article here : Passiflora quadrangularis, but I don't know if this name is archaic or not because it was taken from the 1911 encyclopedia. Any ideas? Should this article link to it? --DanielCD 03:12, 26 May 2005 (UTC)

I've taken care of it. --DanielCD 14:27, 26 May 2005 (UTC)


[edit] Anti Passiflora protest

On 30/07/2005 a group of people from Israel did demonstration against the Passiflora because it start the manufacturers start put this fruit in every product.

Passiflorafobia - afraid the Passiflora will take control of our life/world.

(The demonstration was cynical of course). here is the group site: http://www.pharsh.com/ here some pictures from the event: http://www.pharsh.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=11

I've deleted this section because it really did not belong here. It may have been a fun joke, but it is non-encyclopedic and not really a significant event. Besides, this is the article about the Passion FLOWER, not the FRUIT. --woggly 18:23, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Medical Usages

What parts of the plant do you brew in a tea for its medical properties? How effective is it for pain? (better or weaker than Aleve?) Can it be used along with antidepressents like Lexapro? Thanks --Moop stick 21:20, 5 March 2006 (UTC)

[edit] passionfruit

I feel that some effort should be made to indicate this flower's relationship with the passion fruit that grows on the same plant. A link to the passion fruit article should also be provided.

If you smoke p., the effect is a little bit like cannabis. Also it helps a little for sexual aropusal. It is good by simple sleeplessness and give you lively and pleasant dreams. --Fackel 20:28, 30 May 2006 (UTC)