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twoflower passionflower
Scientific Name: Passiflora biflora
Family: Passifloraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Vine
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Passiflora biflora - Twoflower Passionflower
Passiflora biflora, commonly known as the Twoflower Passionflower, is an exotic perennial vine appreciated for its unique floral display.
Considerations for Pets
- This is a vine, and vines can present a risk if ingested by pets.
- Caterpillars are mentioned feeding on passionflower plants.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Passiflora biflora Lam.
- Common Names: Twoflower Passionflower, Twin-flowered Passionvine, Two-flower Passionflower
- Domain: Eukaryota
- Genus: Passiflora L.
- Family: Not specified in provided text.
Morphology and Growth Habits
- Passiflora biflora is a vine.
- It is a perennial plant, meaning it lives for more than two years.
- It is known for its white blooms that occur in pairs.
- The flowers give off a light, perfumed scent.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Caterpillars, specifically those of the Heliconius charithonia butterfly (zebra longwing), feed on Passiflora biflora.
Further Information
- Discover Life has a page dedicated to the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Passiflora biflora.
- Invasive.org may contain information about the plant's regulated status in certain states.