Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
parvipetala
ID:
480844

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Jørg.

Source:
ksu

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 23: 15 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000480176



Common Names

  • Parvi-Petal Passion Flower
  • Parvi-Petal Passionvine
  • Parvi-Petal Vine


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Description

Passiflora parvipetala (also called Red Passionflower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the passion flower family. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It is a perennial vine that grows in moist forests, along streams and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Passiflora parvipetala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating insomnia, anxiety, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Passiflora parvipetala has a white and purple flower with five petals and five sepals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small with round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Passiflora parvipetala is a perennial vine that prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil. Water when the top inch of soil is dry. Propagate by stem cuttings or layering.

Where to Find Passiflora parvipetala

Passiflora parvipetala is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Passiflora parvipetala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Passiflora parvipetala?

Passiflora parvipetala

What is the common name of Passiflora parvipetala?

Small-Petaled Passion Flower

What is the native range of Passiflora parvipetala?

Southern Mexico to Panama

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,