Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
poslae
ID:
510597

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vanderpl. & Boender

Source:
ksu

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 25: 241 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509929

Common Names

  • Passiflora poslae
  • Poslae Passionflower
  • Poslae Passionflower

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Description

Passiflora poslae (also called Posla's Passionflower, among many other common names) is a perennial vine native to Brazil. It has a twining stem and grows up to 5 m tall. It is found in forests and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Passiflora poslae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It can also be used to make tea and has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Passiflora poslae is a purple, trumpet-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed of this plant is a small, black seed that is encased in a hard, woody shell. The seedlings of this plant are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Passiflora poslae is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Once established, the plant should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Passiflora poslae

Passiflora poslae is native to South America and can be found in areas with tropical climates.

Passiflora poslae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Passiflora poslae?

Passiflora poslae

What is the common name of Passiflora poslae?

Poslae Passionflower

What is the natural habitat of Passiflora poslae?

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,

References

John Vanderplank: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vanderpl.' in the authors string.
Ronald Boender (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boender' in the authors string.