Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
mixta
ID:
480895

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1782

Citation Micro:
Suppl. Pl. : 408 (1782)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000480227



Common Names

  • Mixta Passion Flower
  • Mixta Passion Vine
  • Mixta Passion


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Synonyms

  • Murucuja speciosa Spreng. [unknown]
  • Tacsonia serrata H.Karst. [unknown]
  • Tacsonia quitensis Benth. [unknown]
  • Tacsonia mixta Juss. [unknown]
  • Distephana quitensis M.Roem. [unknown]
  • Passiflora longiflora Lam. [unknown]
  • Passiflora tacso Cav. [unknown]
  • Tacsonia mixta longiflora (Lam.) DC. [unknown]
  • Passiflora tomentosa Lam. [unknown]
  • Passiflora brachychlamys Harms [unknown]
  • Murucuia speciosa Spreng. [unknown]
  • Tacsonia mixta normalis Mast. [unknown]
  • Tacsonia mixta quitensis (Benth.) Mast. [unknown]
  • Tacsonia mixta bicoronata (Mast.) Mast. [unknown]
  • Passiflora mixta mixta [unknown]
  • Tacsonia tomentosa Juss. [unknown]
  • Tacsonia tacso Pers. [unknown]
  • Tacsonia speciosa Kunth [unknown]
  • Tacsonia bicoronata Mast. [unknown]
  • Passiflora mixta bicoronata (Mast.) Mast. [unknown]
  • Tacsonia urceolata Mast. [unknown]
  • Passiflora mixta eriantha (Benth.) Killip [unknown]
  • Tacsonia eriantha Benth. [unknown]
  • Tacsonia mixta eriantha (Benth.) Mast. [unknown]
  • Tacsonia longiflora (Lam.) Pers. [unknown]
  • Passiflora urceolata Killip [unknown]
  • Tacsonia mixta speciosa (Kunth) Mast. [unknown]
  • Tacsonia tomentosa speciosa (Kunth) Mast. [unknown]
  • Tacsonia mixta tomentosa (Cav.) Mast. [unknown]
  • Tacsonia quitensis eriantha (Benth.) Mast. [unknown]

Description

Passiflora mixta (also called Mixta 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 mixta 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

Passiflora mixta has white flowers with a yellow center. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Passiflora mixta is a fast-growing vine that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a well-draining soil and a bright, sunny location. Propagation is done by cuttings or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile, well-draining medium and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Passiflora mixta

Passiflora mixta is found in Central America and South America.

Passiflora mixta FAQ

What is the best soil for Passiflora mixta?

Passiflora mixta prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil with a pH of 6.0 to 6.5.

What is the optimal temperature for Passiflora mixta?

Passiflora mixta prefers temperatures between 55 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

How much sunlight does Passiflora mixta need?

Passiflora mixta needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.

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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