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Passiflora coccinea
| Family Name: | Passifloraceae |
| Common Name: | Red Passion Flower, Red Granadilla, Scarlet Passion Flower |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Climber |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Guianas, South Venezuela, Peru, Bolivia and Brazil. |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A herbaceous climber, it has a twining habit and has tendrils to aid in climbing. |
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| Foliage | The leaves are simple, alternately arranged and are oblong in shape. The leaves are tomentose on the underside while minutely pubescent on the upper side of the leaf. |
| Stems | The stems are sub-cylindric, bluntly angled and deep-furrowed. |
| Flowers | The bisexual flowers are borne from the leaf axils and have red sepals and petals. The filaments are pale pink or white at the base, turning purple at the apex. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Lots of Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Red |
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| Flower Grouping | Solitary |
| Flower Location | Axillary |
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Others
| Master ID | 169 |
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| Species ID | 1465 |
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