Passiflora speciosa

Passiflora speciosa
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Passifloraceae
Genus: Passiflora
Species:
P. speciosa
Binomial name
Passiflora speciosa

Passiflora speciosa is a flowering vine of the family Passifloraceae. It is native to the neotropics. It is most noteworthy for having the largest flowers in the family; up to nine inches (22 centimeters) wide.[1] The plant is native to south eastern parts of Brazil.[2]

References

  1. ^ Ulmer, Torsten; MacDougal, John M. (2004). Pasiflora - Passion Flowers. Portland: Timber Press. pp. 319 plus photo and caption p. 236.
  2. ^ "Passiflora speciosa Gardner". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 30 October 2024.