Plant · GBIF taxon 2874186
grapeleaf passionflower
Passiflora vitifoliaAlso known as Perfumed Passionflower
Grapeleaf passionflower is a climbing tropical vine with scarlet petals surrounding a dense ring of matching filaments. Tendrils carry the vine into sunny forest gaps, where the complex flowers attract large flying pollinators.
Climbing VineScarlet FlowersForest Gap
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Photosynthesis; roots absorb water and mineral nutrients
Predators
- Heliconiine caterpillars
- Leaf beetles
- Browsing mammals
ThreatsForest clearing, removal of climbing vegetation, herbicide use, and pollinator decline
HabitatsHumid lowland forest, wet ravines, forest gaps, edges, and secondary growth
Life spanA perennial woody vine that can persist for many years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyPassifloraceae
- SpeciesPassiflora vitifolia
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Leave climbing stems and flowers intact and avoid pulling vines from supporting vegetation.
Responsible observation
- Flowers: Look for scarlet petals surrounding a dense filament fringe.
- Leaves: Check for broad toothed lobes on a tendril-bearing vine.
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