Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
gleasonii
ID:
480554

Status:
valid

Authors:
Killip

Source:
cmp

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 14: 112 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000479886

Common Names

  • Gleasonii Passion Flower
  • Passion Flower Gleasonii
  • Passion Fruit Gleasonii

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Description

Passiflora gleasonii (also called Gleason'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 gleasonii 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 gleasonii 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 gleasonii 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 gleasonii

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

Passiflora gleasonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Passiflora gleasonii?

Passiflora gleasonii

What is the common name of Passiflora gleasonii?

Gleason's Passion Flower

What is the natural habitat of Passiflora gleasonii?

Passiflora gleasonii 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,

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