Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
glaziovii
ID:
1091331

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mast.

Source:
tro

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 21: 34 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001090669

Common Names

  • Mitostemma Glaziovii
  • Glaziovii Vine
  • Mitostemma

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Description

Mitostemma glaziovii (also called Red Granadilla, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Passifloraceae family. It is a woody climber, with a stem diameter of up to 2 cm. It is native to Brazil, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is also found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Mitostemma glaziovii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used to make herbal teas and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mitostemma glaziovii has yellow flowers with 5 petals and a dark center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems and dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mitostemma glaziovii is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial vine that can be propagated from cuttings or by layering. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground and can reach heights of up to 10 feet.

Where to Find Mitostemma glaziovii

Mitostemma glaziovii is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical forests.

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,

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