Passifloraceae
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The Passifloraceae are a family of flowering plants with around 750 different species spread across approximately 27 genera, making them a diverse group found in plant classification. Many people know them best through passion fruit plants, which produce edible fruits and striking flowers that have fascinated gardeners and botanists for centuries.
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Taxonomy · GBIF
FAMILY
- KingdomPlantae
- PhylumTracheophyta
- ClassMagnoliopsida
- OrderMalpighiales
- FamilyPassifloraceae
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9 sectionsContents
- Genera
- Subfamily Malesherbioideae
- Subfamily Pibirioideae
- Subfamily Passifloroideae
- Subfamily Turneroideae
- Excluded genera
- Phylogeny
- References
- External links
The Passifloraceae are a family of flowering plants, containing about 750 species classified in around 27 genera.
They include trees, shrubs, lianas, and climbing plants, and are mostly found in tropical regions. The family takes its name from the passion flower genus (Passiflora) which includes the edible passion fruit (Passiflora edulis), as well as garden plants such as maypop and running pop.