Passiflora macrophylla

Passiflora macrophylla
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Passifloraceae
Genus: Passiflora
Species:
P. macrophylla
Binomial name
Passiflora macrophylla
Synonyms[2]

Passiflora macrophylla is a species of flowering plant in the family Passifloraceae.[2][3] It is commonly called the tree passion flower, and is one of the relatively few species in Passiflora with a tree-like growth pattern (growing to 10–20 ft). The leaves can grow up to three feet long by one foot wide. Flowers are borne as inflorescences from the trunk as the plant does not often branch. The flowers have white petals and a yellow corona. Rounded fruits follow and may reach 2 in (5.1 cm) in diameter. It is native to humid and wet lowland regions of Ecuador with one collection reported from Colombia.

References

  1. ^ Lopez-Gallego, C.; Morales M, P.A. (2023). "Passiflora macrophylla". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (in Spanish). 2023 e.T221254783A221254787. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T221254783A221254787.es.
  2. ^ a b "Passiflora macrophylla Spruce ex Mast". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved February 21, 2026.
  3. ^ "Passiflora macrophylla Spruce ex Mast". Catalogue of Life. Species 2000: Leiden, the Netherlands. Retrieved February 21, 2026.