Passiflora chocoensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chocoensis
ID:
1265024
Status:
valid
Authors:
G.Gerlach & Ulmer
Source:
tro
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Caldasia 22: 231 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001264362
Common Names
- Passiflora Chocoensis
- Chocoensis Passiflora
- Chocoensis Passion Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Passiflora chocoensis (also called Choco passionflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Colombia and Ecuador. It has a woody stem and grows up to 2 m tall. It grows in wet forests, wet montane forests and wet premontane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Passiflora chocoensis is used as a natural remedy for insomnia, anxiety, and restlessness. It has also been used to treat hypertension and as an anti-inflammatory.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Passiflora chocoensis is white in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Passiflora chocoensis is a small, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of about 4 feet. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Passiflora chocoensis
Passiflora chocoensis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Passiflora chocoensis FAQ
How does Passiflora chocoensis reproduce?
Passiflora chocoensis reproduces by producing seeds which are dispersed by wind.
What is the optimal temperature for Passiflora chocoensis?
The optimal temperature for Passiflora chocoensis is between 20-30°C.
What is the natural habitat of Passiflora chocoensis?
The natural habitat of Passiflora chocoensis is dry, rocky areas.
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 tro-50212365: Based on the initial data import
Günter Gerlach (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Gerlach' in the authors string.
Torsten Ulmer: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ulmer' in the authors string.