Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
munchiquensis
ID:
1035319

Status:
valid

Authors:
Al.Hern.

Source:
tro

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Novon 24: 31 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001034657



Common Names

  • Munchique Passionflower
  • Passiflora munchiquensis
  • Munchique Passiflora


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Description

Passiflora munchiquensis (also called Munchique Passionflower, among many other common names) is a small annual herbaceous plant that is native to Europe and North Africa. It has a branched stem and small, oval leaves. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Passiflora munchiquensis is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Passiflora munchiquensis is a small, white, five-lobed corolla with a yellowish center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Passiflora munchiquensis is a small, perennial herbaceous plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided in the spring or fall, taking care to keep the roots intact. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring. The seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent location when they are large enough to handle. The plants should be spaced about 8-12 inches apart.

Where to Find Passiflora munchiquensis

Passiflora munchiquensis can be found in the tropical forests of Central and 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,