Status:
valid
Authors:
Pessoa & Cervi
Source:
cmp
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Candollea 47: 631 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000479915
Common Names
- Farneyi Passion Flower
- Passion Flower Farneyi
- Passion Fruit Farneyi
Description
Passiflora farneyi (also called Farney's 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 farneyi 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 farneyi has white to pale pink flowers with a yellow center. The fruit is a yellow-green berry. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and delicate with heart-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Passiflora farneyi is a fast-growing, evergreen vine that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through stem cuttings, which should be taken in the spring or summer. Cuttings should be about 4-6 inches long and should be placed in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, bright area and water regularly. Once the roots have developed, the cuttings can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Passiflora farneyi
Passiflora farneyi can be found in South America.
Passiflora farneyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Passiflora farneyi?
Passiflora farneyi
What is the common name of Passiflora farneyi?
Farney's Passion Flower
What is the natural habitat of Passiflora farneyi?
Passiflora farneyi 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,