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Passiflora coccinea

Scarlet Passionflower
Also known as: Passiflora coccinea var. minor Mast. +8 more
  • Passiflora coccinea var. minor Mast.
  • Passiflora coccinea var. velutina (DC.) Mast.
  • Passiflora fulgens Wallis ex É.Morren
  • Passiflora monnieri Buc'hoz
  • Passiflora toxicaria Barb.Rodr.
  • Passiflora velutina DC.
  • Tacsonia coccinea (Aubl.) Barb.Rodr.
  • Tacsonia fulgens (Wallis ex É.Morren) Masl.
  • Tacsonia fulgens (Wallis ex É.Morren) Mast.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Passifloraceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climber.

Passiflora coccinea (commonly known as Scarlet Passionflower) is a climbing plant belonging to the Passifloraceae family. Originating in South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. The genus Passiflora is notably large, comprising more than 600 species.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Surinam, Venezuela

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Bangladesh, Dominican Republic, Leeward Is.

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