Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
arborea
ID:
1091335

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spreng.

Source:
tro

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 3: 42 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001090673

Common Names

  • Passiflora Arborea
  • Arborea Passionflower
  • Passionflower

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Description

Passiflora arborea (also called Yellow Granadilla, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Passifloraceae family. It is a woody climber, with a stem diameter of up to 2 cm. It is native to Colombia, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is also found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Passiflora arborea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as for its edible fruit and medicinal properties. It is also used as a natural dye and for its essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Passiflora arborea has white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Passiflora arborea is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial vine that can be propagated from cuttings or by layering. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground and can reach heights of up to 10 feet.

Where to Find Passiflora arborea

Passiflora arborea is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical forests.

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,