Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
tuberosa
ID:
482811

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1804

Citation Micro:
Pl. Hort. Schoenbr. 4: 49 (1804)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482143



Common Names

  • Tuberosa Passiflora
  • Tuberosa Passionflower
  • Tuberosa


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Synonyms

  • Passiflora picta hort. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Decaloba tuberosa M.Roem. [unknown]

Description

Passiflora tuberosa (also called tuberous passionflower, among many other common names) is an evergreen vine native to the Atlantic Forest in Brazil. It grows up to 10 m tall, with a trunk up to 0.5 m diameter. It is found in moist, humid, open forests at elevations of 500–1,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Passiflora tuberosa 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 tuberosa 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 tuberosa is a tropical plant native to Brazil. 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 tuberosa

Passiflora tuberosa is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Passiflora tuberosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Passiflora tuberosa?

Passiflora tuberosa

What is the common name of Passiflora tuberosa?

Tuberous Passionflower

Where is Passiflora tuberosa native to?

Brazil

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,