Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
echinasteris
ID:
1304819

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.K.Koch, A.Cardoso & Ilk.-Borg.

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 208: 171 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317273





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Description

Passiflora echinasteris (also called Spiny passionflower, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial vine with glossy, star-shaped leaves and white flowers. Native to Brazil, it is found in tropical forests and humid areas.

Uses & Benefits

Passiflora echinasteris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Passiflora echinasteris is white, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Passiflora echinasteris is a tropical evergreen vine native to Mexico. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division. Stem cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Division can be done in the spring or summer by carefully separating the plant into several sections and planting each section in its own pot.

Where to Find Passiflora echinasteris

Passiflora echinasteris can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Passiflora echinasteris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Passiflora echinasteris?

Passiflora echinasteris

What type of plant is Passiflora echinasteris?

Passiflora echinasteris is a flowering plant.

Where does Passiflora echinasteris grow?

Passiflora echinasteris grows in tropical regions of South America.

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

André Cardoso: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Cardoso' in the authors string.
Ana Kelly Koch: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.K.Koch' in the authors string.
Anna Luiza Ilkiu-Borges (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ilk.-Borg.' in the authors string.