Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
miersii
ID:
1256218

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mast.

Source:
tro

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 13(1): 561 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001255556



Common Names

  • Passiflora miersii
  • Mier's Passiflora
  • Mier's Vine


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Description

Passiflora miersii (also called Miers' passionflower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It is a terrestrial plant, meaning it grows on the ground, usually in humid, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Passiflora miersii is a popular ornamental plant, often used in flower beds and rock gardens. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil. The flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies, making it a great choice for a wildlife garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Passiflora miersii has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seed is small and black and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Passiflora miersii is a tropical vine native to the Americas. It is a fast-growing vine that can be propagated from cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they take root. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots or into the garden.

Where to Find Passiflora miersii

Passiflora miersii can be found in Central America.

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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