Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
apetala
ID:
480649

Status:
valid

Authors:
Killip

Source:
cmp

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 12: 255 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000479981

Common Names

  • Passion Flower
  • Apetala Passion Flower
  • Purple Passion Flower

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Description

Passiflora apetala (also called White Granadilla, 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 apetala is used to make jams, jellies, and other sweet treats. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Passiflora apetala has white, five-petaled flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have two seed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Passiflora apetala is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers moist, acidic soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Passiflora apetala

Passiflora apetala can be found in South America.

Passiflora apetala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Passiflora apetala?

Passiflora apetala

What is the common name of Passiflora apetala?

Apetala Passionflower

What is the natural habitat of Passiflora apetala?

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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