Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
passiflora
ID:
687758

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vell.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Fl. Flumin. 10: t. 104 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000687091



Common Names

  • Fevillea passiflora
  • Passionflower Fevillea
  • Passionflower Fevillea Vine


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Synonyms

  • Anisosperma passiflora Silva Manso [unknown]

Description

Fevillea passiflora (also called the Passion Flower Fevillea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Passifloraceae family. It is native to the Western Cape Province of South Africa. It grows in sandy, rocky soils in fynbos and renosterveld vegetation.

Uses & Benefits

Fevillea passiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, dysentery, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fevillea passiflora has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and brown. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped with a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fevillea passiflora is a small shrub that grows up to 1 meter in height and prefers full sun to partial shade. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. When propagating by cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Fevillea passiflora

Fevillea passiflora can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Fevillea passiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fevillea passiflora?

Fevillea passiflora

What type of plant is Fevillea passiflora?

Succulent

What is the natural habitat of Fevillea passiflora?

Brazil

Species in the Cucurbitaceae family

Abobra tenuifolia, Acanthosicyos horridus, Actinostemma lobatum, Actinostemma parvifolium, Actinostemma tenerum, Alsomitra macrocarpa, Ampelosicyos humblotii, Ampelosicyos major, Ampelosicyos meridionalis, Ampelosicyos scandens, Ampelosicyos bosseri, Ampelosicyos leandrii, Ampelosycios meridionalis, Ampelosycios scandens, Apodanthera anatuyana, Apodanthera argentea, Apodanthera aspera, Apodanthera biflora, Apodanthera bradei, Apodanthera cinerea, Apodanthera eriocalyx, Apodanthera fasciculata, Apodanthera ferreyrana, Apodanthera glaziovii, Apodanthera hindii, Apodanthera hirtella, Apodanthera laciniosa, Apodanthera linearis, Apodanthera mandonii, Apodanthera mathewsii, Apodanthera palmeri, Apodanthera sagittifolia, Apodanthera smilacifolia, Apodanthera succulenta, Apodanthera tumbeziana, Apodanthera ulei, Apodanthera undulata, Apodanthera villosa, Apodanthera weberbaueri, Apodanthera longipedicellata, Austrobryonia argillicola, Austrobryonia centralis, Austrobryonia micrantha, Austrobryonia pilbarensis, Baijiania borneensis, Baijiania taiwaniana, Baijiania decipiens, Baijiania smitinandii, Bambekea racemosa, Bayabusua clarkei,