Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
sublanceolata
ID:
1266183

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Killip) J.M.MacDougal

Source:
tro

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Novon 14: 459 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001265521

Common Names

  • Passiflora sublanceolata
  • Sublanceolate Passionflower
  • Sublanceolata Passiflora

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Description

Passiflora sublanceolata (also called Narrow-Leaved Passionflower, among many other common names) is a perennial vine native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa and the Americas. It has a prostrate or climbing growth habit and its leaves are alternate, simple, ovate-lanceolate, and serrate. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Passiflora sublanceolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in some areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Passiflora sublanceolata has yellow, star-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings have two, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Passiflora sublanceolata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. The plant can also be propagated by division of the root clumps.

Where to Find Passiflora sublanceolata

Passiflora sublanceolata is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Passiflora sublanceolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Passiflora sublanceolata?

Passiflora sublanceolata

What is the common name of Passiflora sublanceolata?

Sublanceolata

What is the natural habitat of Passiflora sublanceolata?

Tropical and subtropical moist forests

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50217774: Based on the initial data import
Ellsworth Paine Killip (1890-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Killip' in the authors string.
John M. MacDougal (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.MacDougal' in the authors string.