Passiflora costaricensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
costaricensis
ID:
480714
Status:
valid
Authors:
Killip
Source:
cmp
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 12: 257 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000480046
Common Names
- Costa Rican Passion Flower
- Costa Rican Passionvine
- Costa Rican Vine
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Passiflora costaricensis (also called Costa Rican Passionflower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Passifloraceae. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It is a perennial vine with white and purple flowers and can be found in tropical forests, disturbed areas, and open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Passiflora costaricensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its fruits are edible.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Passiflora costaricensis has white flowers with five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a white hue.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Passiflora costaricensis is an evergreen, perennial climber that can reach up to 8 m (26 ft) in height. It can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil. Stem cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, sunny position.
Where to Find Passiflora costaricensis
Passiflora costaricensis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Passiflora costaricensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Passiflora costaricensis?
Passiflora costaricensis
What is the common name of Passiflora costaricensis?
Costa Rican Passiflora
Where is Passiflora costaricensis found?
Passiflora costaricensis is found in the tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
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-2560034: Based on the initial data import
Ellsworth Paine Killip (1890-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Killip' in the authors string.