Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
vespertilio
ID:
482773

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 957 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482105



Common Names

  • Passiflora Vespertilio
  • Bat-Faced Passionflower
  • Bat-Faced Passion Vine


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Synonyms

  • Lortetia vespertilio Ser. [unknown]
  • Decaloba geminiflora M.Roem. [unknown]
  • Decaloba hemicycla M.Roem. [unknown]
  • Decaloba surinamensis M.Roem. [unknown]
  • Decaloba vespertilio M.Roem. [unknown]
  • Granadilla vespertilio Moench [unknown]
  • Passiflora surinamensis Miq. [unknown]
  • Passiflora hemicycla G.Mey. [unknown]
  • Passiflora europhylla Mast. [unknown]

Description

Passiflora vespertilio (also called Bat-winged Passionflower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Passifloraceae family. It is a vine, typically reaching heights of 1–2 m tall. It grows in tropical climates in moist, well-drained soils in full sun. It is found in open woodlands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Passiflora vespertilio is used for ornamental purposes, as well as for medicinal and food purposes. It is also used to make paper, furniture, and musical instruments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Passiflora vespertilio is a white or pinkish-white, star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid-shaped capsule with a single seed inside. The seedling is a small, dark green, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Passiflora vespertilio is a fast-growing, evergreen climber that can reach up to 10 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in the spring in a warm, bright location. Seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Passiflora vespertilio

Passiflora vespertilio can be found in Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Passiflora vespertilio FAQ

What is the scientific name of Passiflora vespertilio?

Passiflora vespertilio

What is the common name of Passiflora vespertilio?

Bat-Wing Passionflower

What is the natural habitat of Passiflora vespertilio?

Tropical 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,

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