Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
pilosissima
ID:
1268610

Status:
valid

Authors:
Killip

Source:
tro

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 21: 348 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001267948

Common Names

  • Passiflora Pilosissima
  • Pilosissima Passiflora
  • Pilosissima

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Description

Passiflora pilosissima (also called 'Granadilla' and 'Yellow Passion Fruit', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Passifloraceae. It is native to Central America and northern South America, and is found in a variety of habitats, from lowland rainforest to seasonally dry forest.

Uses & Benefits

Passiflora pilosissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Passiflora pilosissima are white or pinkish-white, with five petals and five sepals. The fruit is a yellow-orange berry, containing several seeds. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Passiflora pilosissima is a perennial vine native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants in late summer or early fall. The cuttings should be placed in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until they take root.

Where to Find Passiflora pilosissima

Passiflora pilosissima can be found in South America, particularly in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Passiflora pilosissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Passiflora pilosissima?

Passiflora pilosissima

What is the common name of Passiflora pilosissima?

Hairy passion flower

What is the natural habitat of Passiflora pilosissima?

Tropical and subtropical regions 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,

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