Appearance
"Passiflora mixta" can be identified by large pink flowers, trilobate coricaeous leaves, that are tubular in shape that protrude from its branches. It has a hairy elongated bract and hypanthum that contain a narrow nector chamber. At 7–15 cm long, "Passiflora mixta" has a hypanthium with a base that contains nectar. Also found in "P. mixta", are ovaries, anthers and stigmas. These reproductive organs are located anterior to the hypanthium near the androgynophore. This species is capable of producing fruits and flowers that remain open for 3 to 5 days by producing half-pendant, horizontal, or erect flowers.Status:
Wild plant, collected, important genetic resource for banana passionfruit breeding.# Stem- Sub 5-angular
# Leaf Pubescence- Not present on the upper surface; however, missing to seldom dense on the lower surface
# Stipules- Moderate to big in size, 6–20 mm in length, 12–30 mm wide, reniform, dentate or serrate, persistent
# Peduncle- robust, length varies. Produces half-pendent, horizontal, or erect flowers.
# Bracts- Joined 1/2 their length or beyond
# Corolla Color- Pale pink to intense red
# Corolla Shape- Corolla campanulate
# Floral Tube/Sepal Ratio- 1.6-2.6
# Nectary Chamber- Slightly broader than the floral tube
# Fruits- At maturity, the pericarp often appears green, occasionally turning yellow; arils scarce and grey to orange in color,
Distribution
* Ranges from Venezuela to Bolivia⤷ Naturalized in Africa and New Zealand
⤷ Restricted to the highland between 1,700 and 3,700 m asl.
⤷ Can withstand disturbances and is more prominent in dryer environment and lower altitudes compared to other species of subgenus Tacsonia
⤷ Grows along the edges of forests and along the margins
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