Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
watsoniana
ID:
482769

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mast.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , n.s., 26: 648 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482101



Common Names

  • Passiflora Watsoniana
  • Watson's Passionflower
  • Watson's Passion Vine


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Description

Passiflora watsoniana (also called Watson's 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 watsoniana 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 watsoniana 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 watsoniana 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 watsoniana

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

Passiflora watsoniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Passiflora watsoniana?

Passiflora watsoniana

What is the common name of Passiflora watsoniana?

Watson's Passionflower

What is the natural habitat of Passiflora watsoniana?

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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