Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
brazzaeana
ID:
480698

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Paris 1: 611 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000480030



Common Names

  • Brazza's Passion Flower
  • Brazza's Passionvine
  • Brazza's Paropsia


Searching for Paropsia brazzaeana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Paropsia argutidens Sleumer [unknown]
  • Paropsia reticulata Engl. [unknown]

Description

Paropsia brazzaeana (also called Brazza's Paropsia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to tropical Africa. It is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and can be found in forests, woodlands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Paropsia brazzaeana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its fruits are edible.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Paropsia brazzaeana has white, five-petaled flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have two seed leaves.

Searching for Paropsia brazzaeana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Paropsia brazzaeana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers moist, acidic soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Paropsia brazzaeana

Paropsia brazzaeana can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Paropsia brazzaeana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paropsia brazzaeana?

Paropsia brazzaeana

What is the common name of Paropsia brazzaeana?

Brazza Paropsia

Where is Paropsia brazzaeana found?

Paropsia brazzaeana is found in the tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

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