Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
rupestris
ID:
1304779

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bernacci, Mezzonato & Salimena

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 39: 517 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317233

Common Names

  • Passiflora rupestris
  • Rupestris Passiflora
  • Rupestris Passiflora Plant

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Description

Passiflora rupestris (also called Rupestris passiflora, among many other common names) is a climbing plant native to Brazil. It has large, glossy, dark green leaves, and white flowers. It grows in moist, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Passiflora rupestris is a tropical plant that is often used as an ornamental plant. It is known for its air purifying properties, as it is known to remove toxins from the air. It is also known for its medicinal properties, as it has been used to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Passiflora rupestris has yellow flowers, small seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Passiflora rupestris is a tropical evergreen vine native to Mexico. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division. Stem cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Division can be done in the spring or summer by carefully separating the plant into several sections and planting each section in its own pot.

Where to Find Passiflora rupestris

Passiflora rupestris is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.

Passiflora rupestris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Passiflora rupestris?

Passiflora rupestris

What is the common name of Passiflora rupestris?

Rocky Passion Flower

What is the natural habitat of Passiflora rupestris?

Brazilian Atlantic Forest

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

Luís Carlos Bernacci: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bernacci' in the authors string.
Fátima Regina Gonçalves Salimena: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salimena' in the authors string.
Ana Carolina Mezzonato: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mezzonato' in the authors string.