Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
cuspidifolia
ID:
480538

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harms

Source:
cmp

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(6a): 72 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000479870

Common Names

  • Cuspidifolia Passion Flower
  • Passion Flower Cuspidifolia
  • Sharp-Toothed Passion Flower

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Synonyms

  • Passiflora mollis integrifolia Planch. ex Mast. [unknown]
  • Passiflora mollis subintegra Triana & Planch. [unknown]

Description

Passiflora cuspidifolia (also called Tooth-Leaf 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 cuspidifolia 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 cuspidifolia 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 cuspidifolia is an evergreen perennial that grows in clumps and spreads by rhizomes. It is best grown in partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by stem cuttings.

Where to Find Passiflora cuspidifolia

Passiflora cuspidifolia can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Passiflora cuspidifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Passiflora cuspidifolia?

Passiflora cuspidifolia

What is the common name of Passiflora cuspidifolia?

Toothed Passion Flower

What is the natural habitat of Passiflora cuspidifolia?

Passiflora cuspidifolia 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,

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