Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
tro
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 956 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001221357
Common Names
- Passiflora perfoliata
- Perfoliata Passiflora
- Perfoliata
Description
Passiflora perfoliata (also called Common Passionflower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Passifloraceae. It is a woody vine with pinnately compound leaves and white flowers with purple and yellow centers. It is native to the southeastern United States, Central America, and northern South America, and is found in open woodlands, thickets, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Passiflora perfoliata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Passiflora perfoliata var. normalis Fawc. & Rendle
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Passiflora perfoliata is small and inconspicuous, with a single yellowish-green petal. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a single, slender stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Passiflora perfoliata is a tropical vine native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and rooted in a moist medium. The plants should be grown in a warm, humid environment with plenty of indirect sunlight.
Where to Find Passiflora perfoliata
Passiflora perfoliata can be found in the tropical forests of Central and 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,