Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
aimae
ID:
1267997

Status:
valid

Authors:
Annonay & Feuillet

Source:
tro

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Adansonia sér. 3, 20(2): 297. 1998

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001267335



Common Names

  • Passiflora Aimae
  • Aimae Passiflora
  • Aimae Passionflower


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Description

Passiflora aimae (also called 'Aimae Passionflower', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Passifloraceae. It is native to Madagascar, and is found in moist forests and grasslands. It is an evergreen vine with long, slender stems and large, three-lobed leaves. The flowers are white and purple, and they bloom in the summer.

Uses & Benefits

Passiflora aimae has been used as a traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and stomach problems. It has also been used as a dye for fabrics and as a food preservative.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Passiflora aimae has white, pink or purple flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Passiflora aimae is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to tropical South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in containers in a cold frame in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Passiflora aimae

Passiflora aimae can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Passiflora aimae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Passiflora aimae?

Passiflora aimae

What is the common name of Passiflora aimae?

Aima's Passionflower

What type of plant is Passiflora aimae?

Vine

Species in the Passiflora genus

Passiflora ciliata, Passiflora cincinnata, Passiflora cirrhiflora, Passiflora chrysophylla, Passiflora citrina, Passiflora cuneata, Passiflora coccinea, Passiflora condorita, Passiflora bracteosa, Passiflora biflora, Passiflora bogotensis, Passiflora bicornis, Passiflora bicuspidata, Passiflora carnosisepala, Passiflora capparidifolia, Passiflora capsularis, Passiflora cardonae, Passiflora catharinensis, Passiflora cauliflora, Passiflora brevifila, Passiflora caerulea, Passiflora cuspidifolia, Passiflora foetida, Passiflora garckei, Passiflora fuchsiiflora, Passiflora gleasonii, Passiflora glandulosa, Passiflora gracilis, Passiflora tica, Passiflora tiliifolia, Passiflora eglandulosa, Passiflora edmundoi, Passiflora edulis, Passiflora cyanea, Passiflora danielii, Passiflora farneyi, Passiflora filipes, Passiflora ernestii, Passiflora allantophylla, Passiflora alnifolia, Passiflora alata, Passiflora andreana, Passiflora apetala, Passiflora araguensis, Passiflora acuminata, Passiflora adenopoda, Passiflora ambigua, Passiflora amethystina, Passiflora amicorum, Passiflora auriculata,

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50226050: Based on the initial data import
Christian Feuillet (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Feuillet' in the authors string.
Hilaire Annonay: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Annonay' in the authors string.