Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
splendida
ID:
1333792

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Bonilla, C.Aguirre & Caetano

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 268: 182 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346246

Common Names

  • Passiflora splendida
  • Splendida Passiflora
  • Splendida Plant

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Description

Passiflora splendida (also called Splendid Passionflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 m in height. It has white flowers and grows in meadows, pastures, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Passiflora splendida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for animals and birds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Passiflora splendida has small, white flowers that are arranged in dense clusters. The seeds are small, black, and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are short, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Passiflora splendida is a small, evergreen vine native to South America. It can be propagated from stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The cutting should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Passiflora splendida

Passiflora splendida is found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America.

Passiflora splendida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Passiflora splendida?

Passiflora splendida

What is the natural habitat of Passiflora splendida?

It is native to South America.

What are the uses of Passiflora splendida?

It is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal herb.

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

Adriana Carolina Aguirre-Morales: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Aguirre' in the authors string.
Miguel Macgayver Bonilla-Morales (b.1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Bonilla' in the authors string.
Creucí María Caetano: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Caetano' in the authors string.