Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
cuneata
ID:
480498

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1809

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. : 696 (1809)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000479830

Common Names

  • Passiflora cuneata
  • Cuneata Passionflower
  • Cuneate Passionflower

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Synonyms

  • Decaloba cuneata M.Roem. [unknown]
  • Passiflora bifurca Triana & Planch. [unknown]
  • Passiflora furcata Mast. [unknown]
  • Passiflora luciensis Urb. [unknown]

Description

Passiflora cuneata (also called Purple 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 purple flowers and can be found in tropical forests, disturbed areas, and open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Passiflora cuneata is used in traditional medicine to treat insomnia, anxiety, and depression. It is also used as a natural sedative and to treat skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Passiflora cuneata has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are dark brown. Its seedlings have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Passiflora cuneata 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 cuneata

Passiflora cuneata is native to tropical regions of Central and South America.

Passiflora cuneata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Passiflora cuneata?

Passiflora cuneata

What are the common names of Passiflora cuneata?

Cuneate passionflower, Cuneate passion vine

What is the natural habitat of Passiflora cuneata?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests of South America

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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