Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
alata
ID:
480617

Status:
valid

Authors:
Curtis

Source:
cmp

Year:
1788

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 2: t. 66 (1788)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000479949

Common Names

  • Alata Passion Flower
  • Passion Flower Alata
  • Passion Fruit Alata

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Synonyms

  • Passiflora bicolorata Baxter [unknown]
  • Passiflora pyriformis DC. [unknown]
  • Passiflora oviformis M.Roem. [unknown]
  • Passiflora sarcosepala Barb.Rodr. [unknown]
  • Passiflora mascarensis C.Presl [unknown]
  • Passiflora mauritiana Thouars [unknown]
  • Passiflora latifolia DC. [unknown]
  • Passiflora alata latifolia (DC.) Mast. [unknown]
  • Passiflora phoenicea Lindl. [unknown]
  • Passiflora brasiliana Desf. [unknown]
  • Passiflora tetradena Vand. ex DC. [unknown]

Description

Passiflora alata (also called Winged Passion Flower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the passion flower family, Passifloraceae. It is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is a perennial vine that grows in moist, shady habitats such as forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Passiflora alata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat anxiety, insomnia, and other nervous system disorders.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Passiflora alata var. brasiliana (Desf.) Mast.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Passiflora alata has white flowers with five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a white hue.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Passiflora alata is an evergreen, perennial climber that can reach up to 8 m (26 ft) in height. It can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil. Stem cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, sunny position.

Where to Find Passiflora alata

Passiflora alata can be found in South America.

Passiflora alata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Passiflora alata?

Passiflora alata

What is the common name of Passiflora alata?

Winged Passionflower

What is the natural habitat of Passiflora alata?

Tropical forests of Central and South America

Species in the Passiflora genus

Passiflora ciliata, Passiflora cincinnata, Passiflora cirrhiflora, Passiflora chrysophylla, Passiflora citrina, Passiflora cuneata, Passiflora coccinea, Passiflora condorita, Passiflora bracteosa, Passiflora biflora, Passiflora bogotensis, Passiflora bicornis, Passiflora bicuspidata, Passiflora carnosisepala, Passiflora capparidifolia, Passiflora capsularis, Passiflora cardonae, Passiflora catharinensis, Passiflora cauliflora, Passiflora brevifila, Passiflora caerulea, Passiflora cuspidifolia, Passiflora foetida, Passiflora garckei, Passiflora fuchsiiflora, Passiflora gleasonii, Passiflora glandulosa, Passiflora gracilis, Passiflora tica, Passiflora tiliifolia, Passiflora eglandulosa, Passiflora edmundoi, Passiflora edulis, Passiflora cyanea, Passiflora danielii, Passiflora farneyi, Passiflora filipes, Passiflora ernestii, Passiflora allantophylla, Passiflora alnifolia, Passiflora alata, Passiflora andreana, Passiflora apetala, Passiflora araguensis, Passiflora acuminata, Passiflora adenopoda, Passiflora ambigua, Passiflora amethystina, Passiflora amicorum, Passiflora auriculata,

Species in the Passifloraceae family

Adenia kigogoensis, Adenia litoralis, Adenia mcdadeana, Adenia metamorpha, Adenia stylosa, Adenia aculeata, Adenia acuta, Adenia adenifera, Adenia antongilliana, Adenia ballyi, Adenia banaensis, Adenia bequaertii, Adenia boivinii, Adenia cardiophylla, Adenia cissampeloides, Adenia cladosepala, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia crassa, Adenia cynanchifolia, Adenia densiflora, Adenia digitata, Adenia dinklagei, Adenia dolichosiphon, Adenia ecirrosa, Adenia elegans, Adenia ellenbeckii, Adenia epigea, Adenia erecta, Adenia fasciculata, Adenia fernandesiana, Adenia firingalavensis, Adenia fruticosa, Adenia gedoensis, Adenia glauca, Adenia globosa, Adenia globosa, Adenia goetzei, Adenia gracilis, Adenia guineensis, Adenia gummifera, Adenia hastata, Adenia heterophylla, Adenia hondala, Adenia huillensis, Adenia inermis, Adenia isaloensis, Adenia karibaensis, Adenia keramanthus, Adenia kinabaluensis,

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