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tropical passionflower
Scientific Name: Passiflora anadenia
Family: Passifloraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Vine, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Tropical Passion Flowers (Passiflora spp.)
The genus Passiflora, commonly known as passion flowers or passion vines, encompasses approximately 500 species of fast-growing perennial vines. These exotic-looking plants are relatively easy to care for and can create a beautiful tropical setting, even when grown indoors.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions that passion flowers are vines, which may be attractive to pets.
Considerations for Children
- The text mentions that passion flowers are vines, which may be attractive to children.
Nomenclature and Taxonomy
- Scientific Name: Passiflora spp.
- Common Names: Passion Flower, Passion Vine, Maypop, Granadilla, Maracuja
- Family: Passifloraceae
- Taxonomic Rank: Genus
- Synonyms: None explicitly stated, but various Passiflora species are mentioned (e.g., P. alata, P. caerulea, P. incarnata, P. edulis, P. anadenia).
Distribution and Habitat
- Passion flowers are indigenous to many tropical and semi-tropical areas, ranging from South America to North America.
- Specific locations mentioned include the Amazon (where it's called maracuja), Mexico, the southern United States, Central America, and South America.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Passion flowers are vines, making them suitable for growing along trellises or fences.
- They are described as fast-growing perennial vines.
- Flower sizes range from ½ inch to 6 inches across.
- Flowers can be white, purple, or blue-purple, often with a scented fragrance.
Ecological Role
- Passiflora caerulea is noted as an "indispensible plant" for creating a tropical look in Britain.
Quirky Facts
- The passion flower earned its name due to its historical association with attempts to convert native Americans to Christianity.
Cultivation
- Passion flowers can be grown indoors or outdoors.
- They can be propagated from seeds.
- Passion fruit (from Passiflora edulis) is widely grown throughout the tropics and subtropics.
- Costa Farms provides tips for watering and pruning passion flowers.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The text notes that some passion flower varieties offer a fragrance reminiscent of tropical islands and beaches.
Further Information
- Easy to Grow Bulbs offers a variety of passion flower vines.