Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
subfertilis
ID:
1091816

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.M.MacDougal

Source:
tro

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Novon 14: 457 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001091154



Common Names

  • Subfertile Passionflower
  • Subfertilis Passionflower
  • Subfertile Passion Vine


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Description

Passiflora subfertilis (also called Subfertile Passionflower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Passifloraceae family. It is a woody climber with tendrils, and has trifoliate leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is typically found in moist forests, open woodlands, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Passiflora subfertilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Passiflora subfertilis is purple with a yellow center and five petals. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are delicate and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Passiflora subfertilis is a fast-growing, evergreen vine that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated from cuttings or by layering. It can also be grown from seed, although it may take several years to flower.

Where to Find Passiflora subfertilis

Passiflora subfertilis is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

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-24201056: Based on the initial data import
John M. MacDougal (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.MacDougal' in the authors string.