Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
praemorsa
ID:
1042373

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.Boza

Source:
tro

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Novon 23: 265 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001041711



Common Names

  • Passion Flower
  • Granadilla
  • Maypop


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Description

Passiflora praemorsa (also called Pre-mature passionflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to the western Himalayas and is found in moist meadows and grasslands at altitudes of 2,500-4,500m.

Uses & Benefits

Passiflora praemorsa is used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Passiflora praemorsa is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Passiflora praemorsa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in a well-draining medium. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist, well-draining medium. Both methods require bright, indirect light and regular watering.

Where to Find Passiflora praemorsa

Passiflora praemorsa is native to Colombia and can be found in the tropical regions of the country.

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,