Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
papilio
ID:
1091749

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.L.Li

Source:
tro

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 24: 447 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001091087



Common Names

  • Butterfly Passionflower
  • Papilio Passionflower
  • Butterfly Passion Vine


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Description

Passiflora papilio (also called Butterfly Passion Flower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Passifloraceae family. It is a perennial vine that is native to Central America and northern South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas, such as roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Passiflora papilio is used as an ornamental plant and for its edible fruits.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Passiflora papilio has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, round, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Passiflora papilio can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and placed in a well-drained soil mix. The soil should be kept moist and the cuttings should be placed in a warm, sunny spot. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into larger containers or into the ground.

Where to Find Passiflora papilio

Passiflora papilio is native to Mexico and Central America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.

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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