Status:
valid
Authors:
J.H.Hemsl. & Verdc.
Source:
tro
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 36: t. 3555 (1956)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001091393
Common Names
- Viridivia suberosa
- Suberose Viridivia
- Suberose Passion Flower
Description
Viridivia suberosa (also called 'Corky-barked Viridivia', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, white flowers and grows in sandy soils in coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Viridivia suberosa is used as an ornamental plant and for its edible fruits.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Viridivia suberosa is white, with a yellow center and a purple crown. The seed is small and round, with a black-brown color. The seedlings are thin and long, with a green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viridivia suberosa is a fast-growing, evergreen vine that can reach up to 85 feet in length. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Viridivia suberosa
Viridivia suberosa can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Species in the Viridivia genus
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,