Passiflora megacoriacea - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
megacoriacea
ID:
1328374
Status:
valid
Authors:
Port.-Utl.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 43: 165 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340828
Common Names
- Passiflora megacoriacea
- Large-cored Passionflower
- Big-cored Passionflower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Passiflora megacoriacea (also called Passiflora megacoriacea, among many other common names) is a perennial vine native to tropical America. It has a creeping rhizome and its leaves are linear-lanceolate. It is found in moist grasslands, open woodlands, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Passiflora megacoriacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Passiflora megacoriacea has small, white flowers. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Passiflora megacoriacea is a vine native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. The plant should be watered regularly, but the soil should be allowed to dry out between waterings. Propagation can be done by division or by seed. Division should be done when the plant is actively growing, and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining medium.
Where to Find Passiflora megacoriacea
Passiflora megacoriacea is native to the tropical forests of Colombia. It can be found in the departments of Antioquia, Chocó, Córdoba, and Valle del Cauca.
Passiflora megacoriacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Passiflora megacoriacea?
Passiflora megacoriacea
What type of plant is Passiflora megacoriacea?
It is a species of vine
Where is Passiflora megacoriacea found?
It is found in the tropical rainforests 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
Kristen E. Porter-Utley: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Port.-Utl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77143305-1: Based on the initial data import