Passiflora tacanensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tacanensis
ID:
1281126
Status:
valid
Authors:
Port.-Utl.
Source:
tro
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 59: 25 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001280464
Common Names
- Tacanensis Passionflower
- Tacanensis Passiflora
- Tacanensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Passiflora tacanensis (also called Tacana Passionflower, among many other common names) is a vine native to South America. It has a twining stem and its leaves are ovate, with a pointed tip and a serrated margin. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Passiflora tacanensis is used for ornamental purposes, as a ground cover, and as an ingredient in herbal teas and medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Passiflora tacanensis has white flowers with yellow centers and a pleasant fragrance. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Passiflora tacanensis is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that can be propagated from seed. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. The seedlings should be transplanted into larger containers when they are large enough to handle. The plants should be kept in full sun and watered regularly.
Where to Find Passiflora tacanensis
Passiflora tacanensis can be found in Central America.
Passiflora tacanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Passiflora tacanensis?
Passiflora tacanensis
What are the common names of Passiflora tacanensis?
Tacan passionflower, tacan passionflower
What is the habitat of Passiflora tacanensis?
It grows in moist, sandy soils in open, sunny areas
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-50308758: Based on the initial data import
Kristen E. Porter-Utley: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Port.-Utl.' in the authors string.