Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
vareciformis
ID:
1092071

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mast.

Source:
tro

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 27: 639 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001091409



Common Names

  • Paropsia vareciformis
  • Vareciform Paropsia
  • Vareciform Passion Flower


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Description

Paropsia vareciformis (also called 'Vase-shaped 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 vareciformis is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Paropsia vareciformis 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 vareciformis is a fast-growing, evergreen vine that can reach up to 130 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 vareciformis

Paropsia vareciformis 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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