Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
gritensis
ID:
480736

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Karst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 30: 163 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000480068

Common Names

  • Gritense Passion Flower
  • Gritense Passionvine
  • Gritense Vine

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Description

Passiflora gritensis (also called Red-Fruited Passionflower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Passifloraceae family. It is a woody vine with white flowers and red fruit. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Passiflora gritensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make jams, jellies, and other food products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Passiflora gritensis has white flowers with five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a white hue.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Passiflora gritensis is an evergreen, perennial climber that can reach up to 8 m (26 ft) in height. It can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil. Stem cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, sunny position.

Where to Find Passiflora gritensis

Passiflora gritensis is found in Central America and South America.

Passiflora gritensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Passiflora gritensis?

Passiflora gritensis

What is the common name of Passiflora gritensis?

Grit Passiflora

Where is Passiflora gritensis found?

Passiflora gritensis is found in the tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

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,