Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
suberosa
ID:
480788

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 958 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000480120

Common Names

  • Corky Passionflower
  • Corky Granadilla
  • Corky Tumbo

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Synonyms

  • Monactineirma suberosa Bory [unknown]
  • Meioperis suberosa Raf. [unknown]
  • Tacsonia longifolia Pers. [unknown]
  • Anthactinia walkeri M.Roem. [unknown]
  • Baldwinia peltata Raf. [unknown]
  • Cieca angustifolia M.Roem. [unknown]
  • Cieca hederacea M.Roem. [unknown]
  • Cieca maculata M.Roem. [unknown]
  • Cieca peltata M.Roem. [unknown]
  • Cieca suberosa Moench [unknown]
  • Granadilla suberosa Gaertn. [unknown]
  • Meioperis angustifolia Raf. [unknown]
  • Meioperis hederacea Raf. [unknown]
  • Meioperis peltata Raf. [unknown]
  • Passiflora angustifolia Sw. [unknown]
  • Passiflora calliaquatica E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Passiflora hederacea Cav. [unknown]
  • Passiflora hederifolia Lam. [unknown]
  • Passiflora kohautiana C.Presl [unknown]
  • Passiflora longifolia Lam. [unknown]
  • Passiflora peltata Cav. [unknown]
  • Passiflora suberosa angustifolia (Sw.) Mast. [unknown]
  • Passiflora suberosa divaricata Griseb. [unknown]
  • Passiflora suberosa hederacea (Cav.) Mast. [unknown]
  • Monactineirma angustifolia Bory [unknown]
  • Monactineirma hederacea Bory [unknown]
  • Monactineirma peltata Bory [unknown]
  • Passiflora hispidula Knowles & Westc. [unknown]
  • Passiflora oliviformis Mill. [unknown]
  • Passiflora maculata Scanag. ex Colla [unknown]
  • Passiflora hirsuta parviflora (Sw.) M.Roem. [unknown]
  • Passiflora velata Mast. [unknown]
  • Passiflora hederifolia beta Lam. [unknown]
  • Passiflora hederifolia gamma Lam. [unknown]

Description

Passiflora suberosa (also called Corky Passionflower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Passifloraceae. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It is a perennial vine with white and purple flowers and can be found in tropical forests, disturbed areas, and open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Passiflora suberosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make jams, jellies, and other food products.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Passiflora suberosa sub. litoralis (Kunth) Port.-Utl. ex M.A.M.Azevedo, Baumgratz & Gonç.-Estev.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Passiflora suberosa is a white to pale pink color with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, delicate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Passiflora suberosa is a fast-growing evergreen vine that can reach up to 10 feet in length. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Passiflora suberosa

Passiflora suberosa is native to Central America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.

Passiflora suberosa FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Passiflora suberosa?

Passiflora suberosa is native to Brazil.

What type of soil does Passiflora suberosa prefer?

Passiflora suberosa prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

How much light does Passiflora suberosa need?

Passiflora suberosa needs full sun to partial shade.

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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