Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
mucugeana
ID:
1286810

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.S.Nunes & L.P.Queiroz

Source:
tro

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Brasil. 21: 499 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001286148



Common Names

  • Mucuge Passionflower
  • Passiflora mucugeana
  • Mucuge Passionflower


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Description

Passiflora mucugeana (also called Mucuge Passionflower, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown, reaching up to 6 m in height. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Passiflora mucugeana is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Passiflora mucugeana are white and fragrant. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Passiflora mucugeana is a vine that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is drought tolerant and does not require much fertilizer.

Where to Find Passiflora mucugeana

Passiflora mucugeana is native to Brazil. It is found in moist forests, wet grasslands, and along streams and rivers. It is also found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and abandoned fields.

Passiflora mucugeana FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Passiflora mucugeana?

Passiflora mucugeana is native to Brazil.

What is the size of Passiflora mucugeana?

Passiflora mucugeana is a large, woody vine that can grow to a height of 30 feet.

What is the water requirement of Passiflora mucugeana?

Passiflora mucugeana requires regular watering during the growing season.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50335182: Based on the initial data import
Luciano Paganucci de Queiroz (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.P.Queiroz' in the authors string.
Teonildes Sacramento Nunes (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.S.Nunes' in the authors string.