Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
dalechampioides
ID:
1092063

Status:
valid

Authors:
Killip

Source:
tro

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 17: 429 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001091401

Common Names

  • Passiflora dalechampioides
  • Dalechampioides Passion Flower
  • Dalechampioides Granadilla

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Description

Passiflora dalechampioides (also called 'Dalechamp-like Passionflower', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South America. It has white, star-shaped flowers and grows in sandy soils in tropical areas.

Uses & Benefits

Passiflora dalechampioides is used as an ornamental plant and for its edible fruits.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Passiflora dalechampioides is white and has five petals. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Passiflora dalechampioides is a fast-growing, evergreen vine that can reach up to 115 feet in length. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Passiflora dalechampioides

Passiflora dalechampioides is native to Colombia and Venezuela.

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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