Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
jussieui
ID:
751021

Status:
valid

Authors:
Feuillet

Source:
ksu

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 4: 611 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000750354



Common Names

  • Passionflower
  • Jussieui's Passionflower
  • Jussieui's Flower


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Description

Passiflora jussieui (also called Jussieu's Passionflower, among many other common names) is a perennial vine that grows up to 10 m in length. It is native to South America, found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in tropical and subtropical climates.

Uses & Benefits

Passiflora jussieui is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Passiflora jussieui are small and yellow, with four petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small, black, and oblong. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Passiflora jussieui is a perennial vine that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist soils and can be propagated by division or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soils.

Where to Find Passiflora jussieui

Passiflora jussieui can be found in the forests of South America.

Passiflora jussieui FAQ

What is the scientific name of Passiflora jussieui?

Passiflora jussieui

What are the common names of Passiflora jussieui?

Jussieu's Passionflower, Jussieu's Passiflora

Where does Passiflora jussieui grow?

It is native to the Andes in Peru, Bolivia, and Argentina.

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,