Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
hypoglauca
ID:
480862

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harms

Source:
cmp

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 18: 296 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000480194



Common Names

  • Hypoglauca Passion Flower
  • Hypoglauca Passion Vine
  • Hypoglauca Passion


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Description

Passiflora hypoglauca (also called Lesser Granadilla, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the passion flower family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is a perennial vine that grows in moist forests, along streams and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Passiflora hypoglauca 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 hypoglauca 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 hypoglauca is a perennial vine native to Central and South America. It can be grown in a variety of soils and climates. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. The best time to take cuttings is in the spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sterile medium and kept at a temperature of 70-75°F. The seedlings should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted into larger containers.

Where to Find Passiflora hypoglauca

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

Passiflora hypoglauca FAQ

What is the common name of Passiflora hypoglauca?

Lowland Passionflower

What is the natural habitat of Passiflora hypoglauca?

Tropical rainforests

What is the scientific name of Passiflora hypoglauca?

Passiflora hypoglauca

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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