Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
villosa
ID:
1268624

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vell.

Source:
tro

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Fl. Flumin. 9: t. 87 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001267962

Common Names

  • Passiflora Villosa
  • Villosa Passiflora
  • Villosa

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Description

Passiflora villosa (also called hairy passionflower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Passifloraceae family. It is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is an annual herb, with a maximum height of 1 meter, and has small, ovate leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Passiflora villosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Passiflora villosa has small white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Passiflora villosa is a perennial vine native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants in late summer or early fall. The cuttings should be placed in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until they take root.

Where to Find Passiflora villosa

Passiflora villosa is native to South America, particularly in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Passiflora villosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Passiflora villosa?

Passiflora villosa

What is the family of Passiflora villosa?

Passifloraceae

What is the common name of Passiflora villosa?

Hairy Passionflower

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,