Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
ekmanii
ID:
1253284

Status:
valid

Authors:
Killip & Urb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 21A(5): 15 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001252622

Common Names

  • Passiflora ekmanii
  • Ekman's Passionflower
  • Ekman's Passion Vine

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Description

Passiflora ekmanii (also called Ekman's Passionflower, among many other common names) is a small vine native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has long, thin stems with a light green color. It typically grows in moist, shaded areas, such as near streams and in rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Passiflora ekmanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Passiflora ekmanii has small, white flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The flowers are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a long hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Passiflora ekmanii is a tropical plant that prefers a warm, humid environment. It can be propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Alternatively, cuttings can be taken in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Passiflora ekmanii

Passiflora ekmanii is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Passiflora ekmanii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Passiflora ekmanii?

Passiflora ekmanii

What is the common name of Passiflora ekmanii?

Ekman's Passionflower

What type of plant is Passiflora ekmanii?

Vine

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50166321: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Ellsworth Paine Killip (1890-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Killip' in the authors string.