Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
tina
ID:
1263678

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boender & Ulmer

Source:
tro

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Sendtnera 7: 6 (5-12; figs. 1-3; tab. 1). 2001 [31 Aug 2001]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001263016



Common Names

  • Passiflora tina
  • Tina Passiflora
  • Tina Passion Flower


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Description

Passiflora tina (also called Tiny Passionflower, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the southeastern United States. It has a slender stem and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, acidic soils and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Passiflora tina is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a flavoring in food and drinks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Passiflora tina is a pink-purple in colour and has a trumpet-shaped form. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Passiflora tina is a fast-growing, evergreen climber that can reach up to 4m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings or seed. Sow seed in spring or autumn in a sunny position in well-drained soil. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Passiflora tina

Passiflora tina is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It can be found in moist and wet forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Passiflora tina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Passiflora tina?

Passiflora tina

What is the common name of Passiflora tina?

Tina Passionflower

What is the natural habitat of Passiflora tina?

It is found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

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-50205243: Based on the initial data import
Torsten Ulmer: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ulmer' in the authors string.
Ronald Boender (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boender' in the authors string.