Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
curva
ID:
746424

Status:
valid

Authors:
Feuillet

Source:
ksu

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 3: 577 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000745757

Common Names

  • Passiflora curva
  • Curva Passiflora
  • Curved Passion Flower

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Description

Passiflora curva (also called Curved Passionflower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Passifloraceae. It is native to South America. It has purple flowers and grows in wet lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Passiflora curva is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and sore throat.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Passiflora curva is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Passiflora curva is a perennial vine that is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is also tolerant of drought and can be propagated from seed.

Where to Find Passiflora curva

Passiflora curva is native to Brazil and can be found in nurseries and garden centers.

Passiflora curva FAQ

What type of plant is Passiflora curva?

Passiflora curva is a species of flowering plant in the family Passifloraceae.

What is the natural habitat of Passiflora curva?

Passiflora curva is native to tropical forests in Central and South America.

What are the characteristics of Passiflora curva?

Passiflora curva is a climbing vine with white flowers and deeply lobed leaves.

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,