Passiflora miniata

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

Passiflora miniata, commonly known as the flaming red passionflower, is a flowering plant of the passion flower family (Passifloraceae). It is native to the northern areas of South America.

More specifically, it is a vine with tendrils up to 33 cm (13 in) long, and brilliant red flowers with a purple corona; these flowers, up to 13 cm (5.1 in) wide, are among the largest in the genus.[1]

References

  1. ^ Fayaz, Ahmed (2011). Encyclopedia of Tropical Plants. Buffalo, N.Y.: Firefly Books. p. 379. ISBN 978-1-55407-489-1.


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