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Cressler, Alan

Passiflora suberosa

Passiflora suberosa L.

Corkstem Passionflower

Passifloraceae (Passion-Flower Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: pasu3

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), HI (I), PR (N), VI (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb , Vine
Fruit Type: Berry
Size Notes: Climbing stems up to about 15 feet long.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Green

Distribution

USA: FL , TX
Native Distribution: South Texas and Florida, per ARS GRIN.

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry , Moist

Benefit

Attracts: Butterflies

Mr. Smarty Plants says

Germination of Passiflora suberosa in Monterrey Mexico
October 26, 2009
Hello, I need recommendation on how to germinate Passiflora seeds. I have a Passiflora suberosa plant, not on your database but native, and have fresh fuits of it. They look very much like a blueber...
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National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:	UPL			UPL		UPL	FAC

This information is derived from: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. (2023). 2022 National Wetland Plant List, version 3.6. U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS. https://wetland-plants.usace.army.mil/. Click here for map of regions.

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:

Jacob's Well Natural Area - Wimberley, TX

Web Reference

Webref 57 - Atlas of Florida Plants (2020) Institute for Systematic Botany
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

USDA: Find Passiflora suberosa in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Passiflora suberosa in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Passiflora suberosa

Metadata

Record Modified: 0000-00-00
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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