Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
sierrae
ID:
1238763

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.K.Escobar

Source:
tro

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 76: 884 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001238101

Common Names

  • Passiflora Sierrae
  • Sierra's Passiflora
  • Sierra's Passionflower

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Description

Passiflora sierrae (also called Sierra's passionflower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Passifloraceae. It is a woody climber with a stem that grows up to 10 m long. It is native to Mexico and is found in forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Passiflora sierrae is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Passiflora sierrae are yellow in color and have 5 petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Passiflora sierrae is a perennial plant native to tropical regions. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early fall and rooted in a potting mix. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Passiflora sierrae

Passiflora sierrae is native to China and can be found in moist, shady habitats.

Passiflora sierrae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Passiflora sierrae?

Passiflora sierrae

What is the habitat of Passiflora sierrae?

It is found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

What is the flowering period of Passiflora sierrae?

It flowers from March to June.

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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