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(Passiflora tenuiloba)
Birdwing Passionflower (Passiflora tenuiloba)
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Michelle W.
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Photo by: Michelle W. | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Michelle W. | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2021-06-04T11:28:46-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Passiflora tenuiloba, commonly known as Birdwing Passionflower, is an evergreen perennial vine or herb native to open woodlands, grasslands, and along fence rows in Northeastern Mexico and Texas. It typically grows to a height of 1-6 feet (0.3-1.8 meters) and a width of 1-4 feet (0.3-1.2 meters). The Birdwing Passionflower has a delicate appearance with deeply lobed leaves and intricate, zygomorphic flowers that are primarily greenish-white with purple accents, blooming from spring to fall. The flowers are not particularly showy but are fascinating in structure, attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
Birdwing Passionflower is valued for its unique flowers and its ability to attract wildlife. It is used in gardens as a ground cover or trained on trellises and fences. This plant is relatively low-maintenance, tolerating a range of light conditions from full sun to full shade. It prefers well-drained soils and is drought-tolerant once established. While it is not known for significant problems with pests or diseases, it can spread aggressively if conditions are favorable, potentially becoming invasive. Gardeners should monitor its growth to prevent unwanted spread.CC BY-SA 4.0
Birdwing Passionflower is valued for its unique flowers and its ability to attract wildlife. It is used in gardens as a ground cover or trained on trellises and fences. This plant is relatively low-maintenance, tolerating a range of light conditions from full sun to full shade. It prefers well-drained soils and is drought-tolerant once established. While it is not known for significant problems with pests or diseases, it can spread aggressively if conditions are favorable, potentially becoming invasive. Gardeners should monitor its growth to prevent unwanted spread.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Vine
- Height: 1-6 feet
- Width: 1-4 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: N/A
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium, High
- Drainage: Fast
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance
Natural Habitat
Native to open woodlands, grasslands, and along fence rows in Northeastern Mexico and Texas
Other Names
Common Names:
Scientific Names: , Passiflora tenuiloba, Passiflora bigelovii,
GBIF Accepted Name: Passiflora tenuiloba Engelm. ex A.Gray