Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
helleri
ID:
480847

Status:
valid

Authors:
Peyr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 30: 54 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000480179



Common Names

  • Heller's Passion Flower
  • Heller's Passionvine
  • Heller's Vine


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Synonyms

  • Passiflora fuscinata Mast. [unknown]

Description

Passiflora helleri (also called Heller's Passionflower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the passion flower family. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It is a perennial vine that grows in moist forests, along streams and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Passiflora helleri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Passiflora helleri is a white-greenish color, with a yellow center and a five-lobed corolla. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are slender and have a light green hue.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Passiflora helleri is a species of passion flower native to the Caribbean. It can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained, light potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Passiflora helleri

Passiflora helleri is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Passiflora helleri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Passiflora helleri?

Passiflora helleri

What is the common name of Passiflora helleri?

Heller's Passion Flower

What is the native range of Passiflora helleri?

Southern Mexico to Panama

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,

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