How to Identify Passifloraceae

Passifloraceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Malpighiales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 95 accepted species worldwide. Some species in this family are toxic — exercise caution when handling unknown specimens.

Key Identification Features

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Representative Passifloraceae Species

How to identify Passiflora miniata Vanderpl.

Passiflora miniata Vanderpl.

Passiflora miniata Vanderpl.

Passiflora miniata, the flaming red passionflower, is a large-flowered red passi…

How to identify Passiflora quadrangularis L.

Passiflora quadrangularis L.

Passiflora quadrangularis L.

Passiflora quadrangularis L. is an evergreen perennial climber grown ornamentall…

How to identify Passiflora herbertiana Ker Gawl.

Passiflora herbertiana Ker Gawl.

Passiflora herbertiana Ker Gawl.

This entry describes Passiflora herbertiana Ker Gawl., especially its endemic Au…

How to identify Passiflora biflora Lam.

Passiflora biflora Lam.

Passiflora biflora Lam.

Passiflora biflora, the twoflowered passionflower, is a New World native vine wi…

How to identify Passiflora subpeltata Ortega

Passiflora subpeltata Ortega

Passiflora subpeltata Ortega

Passiflora subpeltata, the white passionflower, is an ornamental vining passion …

How to identify Adenia digitata (Harv.) Engl.

Adenia digitata (Harv.) Engl.

Adenia digitata (Harv.) Engl.

Adenia digitata is a climbing tuberous geophyte in the passionflower family, nat…

How to identify Passiflora ciliata var. hibiscifolia (Lam.) Vanderpl.

Passiflora ciliata var. hibiscifolia (Lam.) Vanderpl.

Passiflora ciliata var. hibiscifolia (Lam.) Vanderpl.

This is a general description of the Passiflora genus covering morphology, distr…

How to identify Passiflora antioquiensis H.Karst.

Passiflora antioquiensis H.Karst.

Passiflora antioquiensis H.Karst.

Passiflora antioquiensis, red banana passionfruit, is a Colombian flowering pass…

How to identify Passiflora bicornis Mill.

Passiflora bicornis Mill.

Passiflora bicornis Mill.

Passiflora bicornis Mill. is a flowering plant found in Colombia, Costa Rica, an…

How to identify Passiflora aurantia G.Forst.

Passiflora aurantia G.Forst.

Passiflora aurantia G.Forst.

Passiflora aurantia, the orange-petaled passion flower, is an edible-fruited Pas…

How to identify Passiflora coriacea Juss.

Passiflora coriacea Juss.

Passiflora coriacea Juss.

Passiflora coriacea is a fast-growing tropical vine in Passifloraceae, named for…

How to identify Passiflora arizonica (Killip) D.H.Goldman

Passiflora arizonica (Killip) D.H.Goldman

Passiflora arizonica (Killip) D.H.Goldman

Passiflora arizonica, or Arizona passionflower, is a perennial climbing vine nat…

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Passifloraceae?

Passifloraceae plants belong to the Malpighiales order in the Plantae kingdom. typically has 3-lobed leaves that are 6–12 cm long, with a slightly hairy undersurface. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.

What are the key characteristics of Passifloraceae?

Passifloraceae is classified in the order Malpighiales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. In addition to its characteristic paired flowers, another distinct feature of this species is an entirely yellow corona.

⚠️ Are any Passifloraceae species poisonous?

Yes, some Passifloraceae species are toxic or poisonous. Always exercise caution with unknown specimens. View poisonous Passifloraceae species or browse the full poisonous species guide.

Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer

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