Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
platyloba
ID:
480727

Status:
valid

Authors:
Killip

Source:
cmp

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 12: 260 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000480059



Common Names

  • Platy-Lobe Passion Flower
  • Platy-Lobe Passionvine
  • Platy-Lobe Vine


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Synonyms

  • Passiflora platyloba platyloba [unknown]

Description

Passiflora platyloba (also called Red-Flowered Passionflower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Passifloraceae family. It is a woody vine with red flowers and yellow-green fruit. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Passiflora platyloba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make jams, jellies, and other food products.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Passiflora platyloba var. pubescens (Griseb.) J.M.MacDougal

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Passiflora platyloba has white flowers with five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a white hue.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Passiflora platyloba is an evergreen, perennial climber that can reach up to 8 m (26 ft) in height. It can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil. Stem cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, sunny position.

Where to Find Passiflora platyloba

Passiflora platyloba is found in Central America and South America.

Passiflora platyloba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Passiflora platyloba?

Passiflora platyloba

What is the common name of Passiflora platyloba?

Broad-lobed Passiflora

Where is Passiflora platyloba found?

Passiflora platyloba is found in the tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

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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