Passiflora catharinensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
catharinensis
ID:
480526
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sacco in Reitz
Source:
cmp
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ilustr. Catarin. PASS: 60, fig. 1980
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000479858
Common Names
- Catarinense Passion Flower
- Passion Flower Catarinense
- Santa Catarina Passion Flower
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Passiflora catharinensis (also called Santa Catarina Passionflower, among many other common names) is a woody vine that can reach up to 10 m in length. It is native to South America and is found in dry forests and scrub.
Uses & Benefits
Passiflora catharinensis 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Passiflora catharinensis has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are dark brown. Its seedlings have narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Passiflora catharinensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Both should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The plants should be fertilized regularly and kept free of pests and diseases.
Where to Find Passiflora catharinensis
Passiflora catharinensis can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil.
Passiflora catharinensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Passiflora catharinensis?
Passiflora catharinensis
What is the common name of Passiflora catharinensis?
Santa Catarina Passion Flower
What is the natural habitat of Passiflora catharinensis?
Passiflora catharinensis is native to Brazil.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2559635: Based on the initial data import
Raulino Reitz (1919-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reitz' in the authors string.
José da Costa Sacco (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sacco' in the authors string.