Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
ornithoura
ID:
491088

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mast.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 16: 8 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000490420

Common Names

  • Ornithoura Passionflower
  • Passiflora ornithoura
  • Ornithoura Passionflower

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Synonyms

  • Passiflora dicthophylla Mast. [unknown]
  • Passiflora ornithoura ornithoura [unknown]

Description

Passiflora ornithoura (also called Bird's Foot Passionflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a woody rootstock and erect stems, with a few leaves and small, tubular, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Passiflora ornithoura var. chiapasensis J.M.MacDougal

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Passiflora ornithoura 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 ornithoura 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 ornithoura

Passiflora ornithoura can be found in the wild in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Passiflora ornithoura FAQ

What is the scientific name of Passiflora ornithoura?

Passiflora ornithoura

What is the common name of Passiflora ornithoura?

Bird's-eye Passionflower

What is the natural habitat of Passiflora ornithoura?

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,

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