Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
tica
ID:
480562

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gómez-Laur. & L.D.Gómez

Source:
cmp

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 49: 56 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000479894

Common Names

  • Tica Passion Flower
  • Passion Flower Tica
  • Passion Fruit Tica

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Description

Passiflora tica (also called Tica Passionflower, among many other common names) is a woody vine that can reach up to 10 m in length. It is native to South America and is found in dry forests and scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Passiflora tica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat anxiety, insomnia, and other nervous system disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Passiflora tica has a white and purple flower with five petals and five sepals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small with round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Passiflora tica is a perennial vine that prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil. Water when the top inch of soil is dry. Propagate by stem cuttings or layering.

Where to Find Passiflora tica

Passiflora tica can be found in Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Passiflora tica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Passiflora tica?

Passiflora tica

What is the common name of Passiflora tica?

Tica Passion Flower

What is the natural habitat of Passiflora tica?

Passiflora tica is native to Costa Rica.

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 kew-2559706: Based on the initial data import
Luis Diego Gómez (1944-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.D.Gómez' in the authors string.
Jorge Gómez-Laurito (1959-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gómez-Laur.' in the authors string.