Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
suberosa
ID:
1092055

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

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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.

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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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-24201558: Based on the initial data import
Bernard Verdcourt (1925-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Verdc.' in the authors string.
James Hatton Hemsley (b.1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.H.Hemsl.' in the authors string.