Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
smilacifolia
ID:
1237487

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.M.MacDougal

Source:
tro

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Novon 7(4): 382. 1998 [1997 publ. 1998]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001236825



Common Names

  • Passiflora smilacifolia
  • Smilax-leaved Passionflower
  • Smilax Passionflower


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Description

Passiflora smilacifolia (also called Smilax-leaved Passionflower, among many other common names) is a vine that grows up to 6 m long. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Passiflora smilacifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Passiflora smilacifolia has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Passiflora smilacifolia is a perennial herb, native to the western United States. It is easily propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils and is drought tolerant. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Passiflora smilacifolia

Passiflora smilacifolia is found in Brazil.

Passiflora smilacifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Passiflora smilacifolia?

Passiflora smilacifolia

What is the common name of Passiflora smilacifolia?

Smilacifolia Passionflower

What is the habitat of Passiflora smilacifolia?

It is found in dry, rocky areas in the western United States

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 tro-50091865: Based on the initial data import
John M. MacDougal (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.MacDougal' in the authors string.