Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
multiflora
ID:
1091426

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
tro

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 956 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001090764



Common Names

  • Passiflora Multiflora
  • Multiflora Passionflower
  • Passionflower


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Description

Passiflora multiflora (also called Many-flowered Passionflower, among many other common names) is a perennial climber with white flowers and a white and yellow center. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in moist, sandy soils in woodlands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Passiflora multiflora is used as an ornamental plant, for its edible fruits, and for its medicinal properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Passiflora multiflora var. glabra Ekman ex Killip

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Passiflora multiflora is a white to pale pink color and has five petals. The seed of this plant is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings of this plant are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Passiflora multiflora is a fast-growing, evergreen vine that can reach up to 20 feet in length. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or layering, and the plant can be grown from seed.

Where to Find Passiflora multiflora

Passiflora multiflora is native to South 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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