Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
braunii
ID:
1092054

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gilg

Source:
tro

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 40: 472 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001091392



Common Names

  • Paropsia braunii
  • Braun's Paropsia
  • Braun's Passion Flower


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Description

Paropsia braunii (also called 'Braun's Paropsia', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has white, bell-shaped flowers and grows in sandy soils in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Paropsia braunii is used as an ornamental plant and for its edible fruits.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Paropsia braunii 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

Paropsia braunii is a fast-growing, evergreen vine that can reach up to 80 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 Paropsia braunii

Paropsia braunii is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

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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