Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
ksu
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 15: 49 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000480181
Common Names
- Herth's Passion Flower
- Herth's Passionvine
- Herth's Vine
Description
Passiflora herthae (also called Herth'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 herthae 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 herthae 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Passiflora herthae is a species of passion flower native to Central and South America. 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 herthae
Passiflora herthae is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Passiflora herthae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Passiflora herthae?
Passiflora herthae
What is the common name of Passiflora herthae?
Herth's Passion Flower
What is the native range of Passiflora herthae?
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,