Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
obtusifolia
ID:
1091382

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sessé & Moc.

Source:
tro

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Pl. Nov. Hisp. : 156 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001090720



Common Names

  • Obtusifolia Passion Flower
  • Obtusifolia Passiflora
  • Obtusifolia Maypop


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Description

Passiflora obtusifolia (also called Obtuse-Leaved Passionflower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Passifloraceae family. It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It is a climbing shrub with white flowers and yellow-orange fruits. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Passiflora obtusifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as for its edible fruit and medicinal properties. It is also used as a natural dye and for its essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Passiflora obtusifolia has yellow flowers with 5 petals and a dark center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems and dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Passiflora obtusifolia is a tropical vine native to Central and South America. It can be grown in a wide range of soils, from sandy to clay, but prefers a well-draining soil with a pH of 6.5-7.5. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds, and should be planted in a sunny location with plenty of room for the vine to grow. Water regularly during the growing season and prune back the vine in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Passiflora obtusifolia

Passiflora obtusifolia is native to Ecuador and can be found in the Andes Mountains.

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-24200078: Based on the initial data import
Martín Sessé y Lacasta (1751-1808): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sessé' in the authors string.
José Mariano Mociño (1757-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moc.' in the authors string.