Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
rosea
ID:
480805

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Karst.) Killip

Source:
cmp

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 19: 278 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000480137



Common Names

  • Rose Passionflower
  • Rose Granadilla
  • Rose Tumbo


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Synonyms

  • Tacsonia rosea (H.Karst.) Sodiro [unknown]
  • Poggendorffia rosea H.Karst. [unknown]
  • Poggendorffia rosea H.Karst. [unknown]

Description

Passiflora rosea (also called Rose Passionflower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Passifloraceae. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It is a perennial vine with pink flowers and can be found in tropical forests, disturbed areas, and open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Passiflora rosea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for birds and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Passiflora rosea is a deep purple color with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, delicate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Passiflora rosea is a fast-growing evergreen vine that can reach up to 10 feet in length. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Passiflora rosea

Passiflora rosea is native to Central America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.

Passiflora rosea FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Passiflora rosea?

Passiflora rosea is native to Brazil.

What type of soil does Passiflora rosea prefer?

Passiflora rosea prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

How much light does Passiflora rosea need?

Passiflora rosea needs full sun to partial shade.

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 kew-2560255: Based on the initial data import
Gustav Karl Wilhelm Hermann Karsten (1817-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Karst.' in the authors string.
Ellsworth Paine Killip (1890-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Killip' in the authors string.