Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
tenerifensis
ID:
482799

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.K.Escobar

Source:
ksu

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Mutisia 71: 6 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482131



Common Names

  • Tenerifensis Passiflora
  • Tenerifensis Passionflower
  • Tenerifensis


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Description

Passiflora tenerifensis (also called Tenerife Passionflower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Passifloraceae. It is native to the Canary Islands. It grows in moist forests, grasslands, and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Passiflora tenerifensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural fence. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a medicinal plant to treat anxiety and insomnia.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Passiflora tenerifensis has small, white flowers that are produced in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and egg-shaped, and the seedlings are dark green with a white line along the center of the leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Passiflora tenerifensis is a tropical plant native to the Canary Islands. It is a climbing vine that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by cuttings taken in spring or summer. It is also possible to propagate it from seed, though this is not as reliable.

Where to Find Passiflora tenerifensis

Passiflora tenerifensis can be found in the Canary Islands.

Passiflora tenerifensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Passiflora tenerifensis?

Passiflora tenerifensis

What is the common name of Passiflora tenerifensis?

Tenerife Passionflower

Where is Passiflora tenerifensis native to?

Canary Islands

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,