No images found for this plant ID: 31400.
Ensure images are uploaded to the Media Library and tagged with "31400" in the "plant_image_tag" taxonomy.
passionflower
Scientific Name: Passiflora antioquiensis
Family: Passifloraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth:
Duration:
Other Names:
Passiflora: The Passion Flower
Passiflora, commonly known as passion flowers or passion vines, is a genus of approximately 500 species of evergreen climbers known for their exotic-looking flowers and sometimes brightly colored fruits.
Considerations for Pets
- Some sources indicate that passion flowers are vines. Gardeners may want to check that supports are strong enough for the plant's maturity.
Scientific Classification
- Genus: Passiflora
- Family: Passifloraceae
- Order: Passifloraceae
Synonyms and Common Names
- Common Names: Passion flower, passion vine
- Other Common Names: Apricot Vine, Corona de Cristo, Fleur de la Passion, Fleur de Passiflore, Flor de Passion, Grenadille, Madre Selva, Maracuja, Maypop, Maypop Passion Flower, Pasiflora
- Synonyms: maypop, grenadille, granadilla, maracoc, passion vine, purple passionflower.
Distribution and Habitat
Passiflora is native to the American continent and is also found in other regions. They are suited to a sunny, sheltered spot.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Passion flowers are evergreen climbers.
- Some varieties, like the popular passion flower, have creamy-white flowers with purple-blue zoned coronas.
- The foliage can be attractive, glossy green, and deeply divided, reaching about 10cm (4in) across in some species.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Yellow passion flower (P. lutea) pollen is the only pollen eaten by the bee Anthemurgus passiflorae.
Historical and Traditional Uses
- Passiflora incarnata was traditionally used in the Americas and later in Europe as a calming herb for anxiety, insomnia, and seizures.
- It is also used in traditional herbal medicine for the relief of symptoms associated with stress, such as mild anxiety.
Cultivation and Propagation
- Passion flowers are generally easy to grow but can be difficult to overwinter due to their roots being prone to rotting.
Mentioned Species and Cultivars
- Passiflora caerulea (common passion flower)
- Passiflora caerulea 'Constance Eliott'
- Passiflora incarnata
- Passiflora coccinea x incarnata 'Lady Margaret'
- Passiflora lutea (Yellow passion flower)
Resources and Further Information
- RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) provides help and information on Passiflora caerulea 'Constance Eliott'.