1. Description

2. Morphology

3. Germination

4. Pollination

5. Distribution

6. References

Description

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 {{cvt|7|-|15|cm |in|adj=mid| long}}, Passiflora mixta has a hypanthium (otherwise known as the flower tube) 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 genetica resource for banana passion fruit breeding.

Morphology

1. Stem- Sub 5-angular
2. Leaf Pubescence- Not present on the upper surface; however, missing to seldom dense on the lower surface
3. Stipules- Moderate to big in size, 6–20 mm in length, 12–30 mm wide ({{cvt|12|-|30|mm|disp=out}}), reniform, dentate or serrate, persistent
4. Peduncle- robust, length varies. Produces half-pendent, horizontal, or erect flowers.
5. Bracts- Joined 1/2 their length or beyond
6. Corolla Color- Pale pink to intense red
7. Corolla Shape- Corolla campanulate
8. Floral Tube/Sepal Ratio- 1.6-2.6
9. Nectary Chamber- Slightly broader than the floral tube
10. Fruits- At maturity, the pericarp often appears green, occasionally turning yellow; arils scarce and grey to orange in color,

Germination

Passiflora mixta seeds take approximately 30–365 days to germinate and even under optimal conditions their growth may be erratic.

The seeds should be planted {{cvt|6|mm}} deep in a peaty seed sowing mix at about {{cvt|20|-|30|C}}. new water should be used every day and it is necessary to soak them under warm water. This process will cause some seeds to swell up; these seeds should be sown instantly. On occasion it is also important to soak the container in which the seeds are placed.

Pollination

This species of Passiflora is pollinated by the Sword-billed hummingbird (Ensifera ensifera), which is the only living species in the genus Ensifera. This bird is found throughout the northern Andes and is identified by its extremely large beak that is longer than the size of its entire body. They are pollinators of the passionflower, which contains nectar at the bottom of the long corolla tube that belongs to the P. mixta.

Distribution

• Ranges from Venezuela to Bolivia
• Naturalized in Africa and New Zealand
• Restricted to the highland between {{cvt|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

References

• Ohio State Route 675 (1930s-1960s)
• Ohio State Route 680 (1930s-1960s)
• Ohio State Route 68 (1923)
• Ohio State Route 686
• Ohio State Route 695
• Ohio State Route 6 (disambiguation)
• Ohio State Route 6 (pre-1931)
• Ohio State Route 70
• Ohio State Route 702
• Ohio State Route 71 (1923)
• Ohio State Route 7 (1960)
• Ohio State Route 723 (1930s-1940s)
• Ohio State Route 729
• Ohio State Route 730
• Ohio State Route 733
• Ohio State Route 734
• Ohio State Route 751 (1930s-1950s)
• Ohio State Route 75 (1923)
• Ohio State Route 753
• Ohio State Route 756
• Ohio State Route 75 (disambiguation)
• Ohio State Route 76 (1923)
• Ohio State Route 76 (disambiguation)
• Ohio State Route 771
• Ohio State Route 773