Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
gilbertiana
ID:
1091730

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.M.MacDougal

Source:
tro

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 76: 610 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001091068



Common Names

  • Gilbertiana Passionflower
  • Gilbertiana Passion Vine
  • Gilbertiana Granadilla


Searching for Passiflora gilbertiana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Passiflora gilbertiana (also called Gilbert's Passionflower, among many other common names) is a species of passionflower native to the Caribbean and Central America. It is a perennial climber with white flowers and yellow-green fruits. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, usually in areas with high humidity.

Uses & Benefits

Passiflora gilbertiana is a popular ornamental plant, grown for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Passiflora gilbertiana is white to cream-colored, with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is round and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

Searching for Passiflora gilbertiana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Passiflora gilbertiana is a fast-growing, evergreen vine that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated from cuttings or by layering. It can also be grown from seed, although it may take several years to flower.

Where to Find Passiflora gilbertiana

Passiflora gilbertiana is native to Mexico and Central America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.

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-24200886: Based on the initial data import
John M. MacDougal (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.MacDougal' in the authors string.