Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
lancetillensis
ID:
491084

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.M.MacDougal & Meerman

Source:
cmp

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Novon 13(4): 460. 2003 [5 Dec 2003]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000490416

Common Names

  • Lancetillensis Passionflower
  • Passiflora lancetillensis
  • Lancetillensis Passionflower

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Description

Passiflora lancetillensis (also called Lancetilla Passionflower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Passifloraceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in moist, shady, and humid forests.

Uses & Benefits

Passiflora lancetillensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb. It is also used to stabilize slopes and prevent erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Passiflora lancetillensis has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Passiflora lancetillensis is a fast-growing, evergreen vine native to Central and South America. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Propagation is done by seed or stem cuttings.

Where to Find Passiflora lancetillensis

Passiflora lancetillensis is native to tropical forests in South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Ecuador.

Passiflora lancetillensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Passiflora lancetillensis?

Passiflora lancetillensis

What is the common name of Passiflora lancetillensis?

Lancet-leaved Passionflower

What is the natural habitat of Passiflora lancetillensis?

It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

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 kew-2576343: Based on the initial data import
John M. MacDougal (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.MacDougal' in the authors string.
Jan Meerman (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meerman' in the authors string.