Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
ovata
ID:
480762

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jos.Martin ex DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1828

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 3: 322 (1828)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000480094

Common Names

  • Ovate Passion Flower
  • Ovate Passionvine
  • Ovate Vine

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Synonyms

  • Astrophea ovata M.Roem. [unknown]

Description

Passiflora ovata (also called Oval-Leaved 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 yellow-green fruit. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Passiflora ovata 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 ovata has white to pale pink flowers with a yellow center. The fruit is a yellow-green berry. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and delicate with heart-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Passiflora ovata 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 ovata

Passiflora ovata is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Passiflora ovata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Passiflora ovata?

Passiflora ovata

What is the common name of Passiflora ovata?

Ovate Passiflora

Where is Passiflora ovata found?

Passiflora ovata 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2560156: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Joseph Martin (1788-1826): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jos.Martin' in the authors string.