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Corkystem Passionvine
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Corkystem Passionvine
passiflora pallida
The Corkystem Passionvine is a beautiful climbing plant with unique, colorful flowers. It attracts butterflies and other pollinators, making gardens lively and fun!
Habitat: Corkystem Passionvine thrives in warm, tropical regions and can often be found in gardens, woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Appearance
The Corkystem Passionvine is a slender climbing vine with distinctive grayish, ridged, corky stems. It has small, three-lobed leaves and produces tiny, pale greenish-white to yellow flowers, often with a subtle purplish tint, followed by small dark purple berries.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderMalpighialesFamilyPassifloraceaeGenusPassiflora
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Interesting facts
Butterflies like the Zebra Longwing love to lay their eggs on its leaves!
Its name 'passion' refers to religious symbolism, not romantic love!
The small, dark berries it produces are edible for both humans and birds.
This fast-growing vine can cover fences and trellises in a single season!
Special abilities
Ability
Corky Armor
Corkystem Passionvine has unique corky stems that provide sturdy protection from damage and dryness.
Ability
Nectar Lure
It can produce sweet nectar on its leaves, attracting ants that help defend the plant from herbivores.
Ability
Super Climber
Corkystem Passionvine can grow long, coiling tendrils that help it grip and climb tall structures quickly.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 300-600 cm
- Flower Size
- 2-4 cm
- Bloom Season
- Year-round in warm climates, peaking summer
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
eaten by
Zebra Longwing
Heliconius charithonia
Larvae munch its leaves
pollinates
Honey bee
Apis mellifera
Attracts these busy bees
symbiotic with
Florida Carpenter Ant
Camponotus floridanus
Ants defend plant for nectar
Traits
Arboreal
Arboreal animals live primarily in trees, utilizing them for shelter, food, and protection from predators.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
Corkstem Vine
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Safety
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
No special safety notes yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Corkystem Passionvine?
300-600 cm
How big are the flowers on Corkystem Passionvine?
2-4 cm
When does Corkystem Passionvine bloom?
Year-round in warm climates, peaking summer
Is Corkystem Passionvine edible?
Yes
Is Corkystem Passionvine toxic?
None
What is Corkystem Passionvine's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Corkystem Passionvine pollinated?
Insect
Where is Corkystem Passionvine usually found?
Corkystem Passionvine thrives in warm, tropical regions and can often be found in gardens, woodlands, and disturbed areas.
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