Passiflora contracta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
contracta
ID:
491070
Status:
valid
Authors:
Vitta
Source:
cmp
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 56: 89 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000490402
Common Names
- Contracta Passionflower
- Passiflora contracta
- Contracta Passionflower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Passiflora contracta (also called Contracted Passionflower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Passifloraceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in moist, shady, and humid forests.
Uses & Benefits
Passiflora contracta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb. It is also used to stabilize slopes and prevent erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Passiflora contracta has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Passiflora contracta is a fast-growing, evergreen vine native to Central and South America. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Propagation is done by seed or stem cuttings.
Where to Find Passiflora contracta
Passiflora contracta is native to tropical forests in South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Ecuador.
Passiflora contracta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Passiflora contracta?
Passiflora contracta
What is the natural habitat of Passiflora contracta?
Tropical rainforests
What is the flower color of Passiflora contracta?
Purple
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 kew-2576277: Based on the initial data import
Fabio Augusto Vitta: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vitta' in the authors string.