Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
kikiana
ID:
1316891

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cervi & Linsingen

Source:
ipni

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Brasil. 24: 1062 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329345



Common Names

  • Passiflora Kikiana
  • Kikiana Passiflora
  • Kikiana Passionflower


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Description

Passiflora kikiana (also called Kik's Passionflower, among many other common names) is a perennial vine native to Central and South America. It has large, white flowers and is found in tropical rainforests, in shady and humid areas.

Uses & Benefits

Passiflora kikiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its foliage and flower production.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Passiflora kikiana flower is a white or yellowish-white, star-shaped flower with five petals and five sepals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and two small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Passiflora kikiana is a tropical plant native to the Philippines. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division of the clumps. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade and can tolerate full sun. It is drought tolerant once established and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Passiflora kikiana

Passiflora kikiana is native to Mexico.

Passiflora kikiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Passiflora kikiana?

Passiflora kikiana

What is the common name of Passiflora kikiana?

Kik Passionflower

What type of plant is Passiflora kikiana?

Vine

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

Armando Carlos Cervi (1944-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cervi' in the authors string.
Leonardo von Linsingen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Linsingen' in the authors string.