Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
foetida
ID:
480547

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 959 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000479879

Common Names

  • Foetida Passion Flower
  • Passion Flower Foetida
  • Stinking Passion Flower

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Synonyms

  • Tripsilina fetida Raf. [unknown]
  • Passiflora gossypiifolia Desv. [unknown]
  • Passiflora moritziana Planch. ex Triana & Planch. [unknown]
  • Passiflora foetida gardneri Killip [unknown]
  • Passiflora foetida gossypiifolia (Desv. ex Ham.) Mast. [unknown]
  • Passiflora foetida moritziana (Planch.) Killip in Pulle [unknown]
  • Passiflora foetida sericea Chodat & Hassl. [unknown]
  • Decaloba obscura M.Roem. [unknown]
  • Dysosmia fluminensis M.Roem. [unknown]
  • Dysosmia foetida M.Roem. [unknown]
  • Dysosmia gossypiifolia M.Roem. [unknown]
  • Dysosmia polyadena M.Roem. [unknown]
  • Granadilla foetida Gaertn. [unknown]
  • Passiflora balansae Chodat [unknown]
  • Passiflora muralis Barb.Rodr. [unknown]
  • Passiflora obscura Lindl. [unknown]
  • Passiflora variegata Mill. [unknown]
  • Passiflora foetida foetida [unknown]
  • Passiflora hermannii DC. [unknown]
  • Passiflora polyaden Vell. [unknown]
  • Passiflora hibiscifolia velutina Fenzl ex Jacq. [unknown]
  • Passiflora foetida muralis (Barb.Rodr.) Killip [unknown]
  • Passiflora foetida fluminensis (M.Roem.) Killip [unknown]
  • Passiflora foetida glaziovii Killip [unknown]
  • Passiflora foetida longipedunculata Killip [unknown]
  • Passiflora foetida strigosa S.Moore [unknown]

Description

Passiflora foetida (also called Stinking 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 foetida 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Passiflora foetida var. hirsuta (L.) Mast.
Passiflora foetida var. nigelliflora (Hook.) Mast.
Passiflora foetida var. orinocensis (Killip) Feuillet
Passiflora foetida var. acapulcensis Killip
Passiflora foetida var. oaxacana Killip
Passiflora foetida var. tepicana Killip

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Passiflora foetida has a white and purple flower with five petals and five sepals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small with round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Passiflora foetida is a perennial vine that prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil. Water when the top inch of soil is dry. Propagate by stem cuttings or layering.

Where to Find Passiflora foetida

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

Passiflora foetida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Passiflora foetida?

Passiflora foetida

What is the common name of Passiflora foetida?

Stinking Passion Flower

What is the natural habitat of Passiflora foetida?

Passiflora foetida is native to Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

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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