Plant safety record
Purple Passion Vine
Gynura aurantiaca
This page covers Gynura aurantiaca, the Purple Passion Vine, Velvet Plant, or Purple Velvet Plant. It is classified as non-toxic to cats and dogs; the Gynura aurantica spelling printed by the ASPCA source is retained as a reviewed misspelling, not another species.
Cats
NON-TOXIC
The ASPCA evidence used here lists the Purple Passion Vine identity as non-toxic to cats. Kew supports Gynura aurantiaca as the accepted spelling for the species governed by this record.
Dogs
NON-TOXIC
The ASPCA evidence used here lists the Purple Passion Vine identity as non-toxic to dogs. Kew supports Gynura aurantiaca as the accepted spelling for the species governed by this record.
Quick answer
Gynura aurantiaca is listed as non-toxic for both cats and dogs. The alternate source spelling Gynura aurantica does not create a second identity, and the classification is not an edible-plant guarantee.
Plant identity
Scientific identity: Gynura aurantiaca
Also called: Velvet Plant, Royal Velvet Plant, Purple Velvet Plant
Reviewed source spelling: Gynura aurantica
Safety for cats and dogs
Classification: Purple Passion Vine is considered non-toxic to cats and dogs within this species-level evidence scope.
Non-toxic does not mean edible or guaranteed symptom-free. Ingestion of plant material can still cause nonspecific gastrointestinal upset; significant or persistent symptoms warrant veterinary guidance.
What can happen
If a pet has significant or persistent symptoms, contact a veterinarian or animal poison-control service for case-specific advice.
Identity clarification
The ASPCA page prints Gynura aurantica; Kew uses Gynura aurantiaca. PawPlants treats the former as a reviewed source misspelling, not another identity or route.
Sources
Practical next steps
Plan around this plant
These guides help with household setup. They do not change this plant’s toxicity conclusion or replace veterinary advice.