Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
dispar
ID:
1091517

Status:
valid

Authors:
Killip

Source:
tro

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 12: 330 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001090855

Common Names

  • Dispar Passionflower
  • Dispar Granadilla
  • Passiflora dispar

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Description

Passiflora dispar (also called Red Passion Flower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Passifloraceae family. It is a perennial vine that is native to Central America and northern South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas, such as roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Passiflora dispar is used in traditional medicine for its sedative, antispasmodic, and anti-inflammatory properties. It is also used as a natural remedy for anxiety, insomnia, and restlessness. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food flavoring.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Passiflora dispar is a tropical vine native to Central and South America. It can be grown in a wide range of soils, from sandy to clay, but prefers a well-draining soil with a pH of 6.5-7.5. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds, and should be planted in a sunny location with plenty of room for the vine to grow. Water regularly during the growing season and prune back the vine in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Passiflora dispar

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

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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