Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
auriculata
ID:
480664

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
cmp

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 2: 131 (1817)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000479996

Common Names

  • Tulip Passion Flower
  • Tulip Vine
  • Tulip-Leaf Passion Flower

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Synonyms

  • Passiflora cyathophora Ham. [unknown]
  • Passiflora cryptopetala Hoehne [unknown]
  • Passiflora rohrii DC. [unknown]
  • Cieca appendiculata M.Roem. [unknown]
  • Cieca auriculata M.Roem. [unknown]
  • Cieca cinerea M.Roem. [unknown]
  • Decaloba cyathophora M.Roem. [unknown]
  • Decaloba rohrii M.Roem. [unknown]
  • Passiflora cinerea Poepp. & Endl. [unknown]
  • Passiflora appendiculata G.Mey. [unknown]
  • Passiflora cayaponioides Rusby [unknown]
  • Passiflora kegeliana Garcke [unknown]
  • Passiflora torta Mast. [unknown]

Description

Passiflora auriculata (also called Ear-leaf 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 auriculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its fruits are edible.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Passiflora auriculata 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 auriculata 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 auriculata

Passiflora auriculata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Passiflora auriculata FAQ

What is the common name of Passiflora auriculata?

Ear-leaved Passionflower

What is the natural habitat of Passiflora auriculata?

Tropical rainforests

What is the scientific name of Passiflora auriculata?

Passiflora auriculata

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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