Passiflora represents a group of primarily tender, climbing shrubs that utilize tendrils for support. Their foliage consists of either simple or palmately lobed leaves, which are typically evergreen. The genus is known for its strikingly structured flowers adorned with vibrant coronal filaments. These flowers are succeeded by prominent fruits, which are edible in certain species.

Passiflora tulae

Passiflora umbilicata

Passiflora urbaniana

Passiflora variolata

Passiflora variolata from French Guiana

Passiflora venusta

Passiflora vespertilio

Passiflora viridescens

Passiflora viridiflora

Passiflora vitifolia 'Innocentiae' (F)

Passiflora vitifolia 'Scarlet Flame' (F)

Passiflora vitifolia is a robust climbing plant characterized by its slender, fuzzy, reddish-brown stems and glossy, dark green leaves that are divided into three lobes. From early summer through autumn, it produces bowl-shaped flowers that can reach up to 20 cm in diameter, featuring filaments in shades of red, white, or yellow. The plant also yields edible fruit, which are egg-shaped, green in color, and marked with white speckles.

Passiflora vitifolia (F)

Passiflora warmingii

Passiflora x allardii

Passiflora x atropurpurea

Passiflora x belotii

Passiflora x belotii 'Perfume Passion'PBR

Passiflora x caponii

Passiflora x caponii 'John Innes'

Passiflora x cardinalis

Passiflora x colvillii

Passiflora x decaisneana 'Innesii'

Passiflora x decaisneana (F)

Passiflora x exoniensis is a robust evergreen vine that can grow over 6 meters in length. It features distinctively lobed leaves with three divisions and produces elongated flowers that reach up to 12 centimeters in diameter. The flowers display spreading rose-pink tepals and a compact white corona. After flowering, the plant bears ovoid yellow fruit. The pulp of these fruits is edible only when they have ripened fully to a yellow-orange hue; unripe fruit should be avoided due to its toxicity.

Passiflora x exoniensis

Passiflora x exoniensis 'Hill House'

Passiflora x kewensis

Passiflora x kewensis 'Déjà Vu'

Passiflora x kewensis 'Flopaspur1'

Passiflora x kewensis 'Purple Passion'PBR

Passiflora x piresiae

This evergreen vine can reach heights of up to 6 meters. It features 5-lobed foliage and produces bowl-shaped flowers that can measure up to 12 centimeters in diameter, showcasing deep reddish-purple petals with violet coronal filaments tipped in white. The fruit is ovoid and green, typically sterile. Only the pulp of fully ripe, yellow-orange fruit is safe for consumption, as unripe fruit is toxic.

Passiflora x violacea

Passiflora x violacea 'Dedorina'

Passiflora x violacea 'Eynsford Gem'

Passiflora x violacea 'Sabin'

Passiflora x violacea 'Tresederi'

Passiflora x violacea 'Twin Star'

This robust, evergreen climber can reach heights of over 6 meters. It features rich green leaves that are either 3- or 5-lobed and can grow up to 15 centimeters in length. From summer through autumn, it produces bowl-shaped flowers in a red-purple hue, adorned with dark purple-red coronal filaments that have white tips. These blooms may develop into edible green fruits.

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