C-dideoxyhexosyl flavones from the stems and leaves of Passiflora edulis Sims

► We identified uncommon C-deoxyhexosyl derivatives of luteolin and apigenin from Passiflora edulis. ► A 2,6-dideoxy-sugar moiety was present in flavones from Passiflora species. ► P. edulis Sims exhibited neurite outgrowth enhancing activities.