Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
passiflora
ID:
1286222

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vell.) Lombardi

Source:
tro

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Rodriguésia 61: 124 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001285560



Common Names

  • Tontelaea
  • Passiflora
  • Tontelaea Passiflora


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Description

Tontelea passiflora (also called Passionflower, among many other common names) is a woody vine with flowers that have five sepals and five petals. It is native to Central and South America and is usually found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Tontelaea passiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tontelea passiflora is a white or yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, hard, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tontelea passiflora is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings in partial shade and water regularly.

Where to Find Tontelea passiflora

Tontelea passiflora can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Tontelea passiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tontelea passiflora?

Tontelea passiflora

What are the common names of Tontelea passiflora?

Passiflora, Passionflower Tontelea

What is the natural habitat of Tontelea passiflora?

Mountain forests, thickets, and grasslands

Species in the Celastraceae family

Acanthothamnus aphyllus, Allocassine laurifolia, Anthodon decussatus, Anthodon panamense, Apatophyllum constablei, Apatophyllum flavovirens, Apatophyllum macgillivrayi, Apatophyllum olsenii, Apatophyllum teretifolium, Apodostigma pallens, Arnicratea cambodiana, Arnicratea ferruginea, Bequaertia mucronata, Brassiantha pentamera, Brassiantha hedraiantheroides, Brexia alaticarpa, Brexia australis, Brexia madagascariensis, Brexia marioniae, Brexiella cymosa, Brexiella ilicifolia, Campylostemon angolense, Campylostemon bequaertii, Campylostemon danckelmannianus, Campylostemon laurentii, Campylostemon lindequistianus, Campylostemon mitophorus, Campylostemon warneckeanum, Canotia holacantha, Canotia wendtii, Cassine albens, Cassine balae, Cassine burkeana, Cassine congylos, Cassine grossa, Cassine kedarnathii, Cassine koordersii, Cassine megaphylla, Cassine micrantha, Cassine obiensis, Cassine parvifolia, Cassine peragua, Cassine kamurensis, Catha edulis, Celastrus aculeatus, Celastrus angulata, Celastrus australis, Celastrus caseariifolius, Celastrus cuneatus, Celastrus flagellaris,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50328613: Based on the initial data import
José Mariano de Conceição Vellozo (1742-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vell.' in the authors string.
Julio Antonio Lombardi (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lombardi' in the authors string.