Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
grandiflora
ID:
1092070

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sleumer

Source:
tro

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 40: 59 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001091408



Common Names

  • Paropsia grandiflora
  • Large-flowered Paropsia
  • Large-flowered Passion Flower


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Description

Paropsia grandiflora (also called 'Large-flowered 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 grandiflora is used as an ornamental plant and for its edible fruits.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Paropsia grandiflora is white and has five petals. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paropsia grandiflora is a fast-growing, evergreen vine that can reach up to 125 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 grandiflora

Paropsia grandiflora is native to Colombia and Venezuela.

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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