Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
plumosa
ID:
1091799

Status:
valid

Authors:
Feuillet & Cremers

Source:
tro

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Proc. Kon. Ned. Akad. Wetensch. C 87: 381 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001091137

Common Names

  • Feathery Passionflower
  • Plumosa Passionflower
  • Feathery Passion Vine

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Description

Passiflora plumosa (also called Feathery Passionflower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Passifloraceae family. It is a woody climber with tendrils, and has trifoliate leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is typically found in moist forests, open woodlands, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Passiflora plumosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Passiflora plumosa is a white to pale pink, five-petaled bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves that are dark green and oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Passiflora plumosa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and placed in a well-drained soil mix. The soil should be kept moist and the cuttings should be placed in a warm, sunny spot. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into larger containers or into the ground.

Where to Find Passiflora plumosa

Passiflora plumosa can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-24201027: Based on the initial data import
Christian Feuillet (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Feuillet' in the authors string.
Georges Cremers (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cremers' in the authors string.