Passiflora laurifolia
Care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
- Common name
- Water-lemon
- Plant type
- Climber vine
- Growth habit
- Climber
- Light
- Full sun
- Watering
- Medium
- Temperature
- Tropical
- Humidity
- High
- Propagation
- Cutting
- Native range
- Tropical rainforests
- Toxic to pets
- Mildly toxic
- Toxic to people
- Mildly toxic
- public plants
- 0 public plants
- collectors
- 0 collectors
What Passiflora laurifolia is
Passiflora laurifolia is a climbing vine known by the common name water-lemon. It hails from the humid floors of tropical rainforests.
You will notice its climbing habit as it reaches for vertical support. Living with it requires high humidity and steady warmth to keep its foliage content.
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The plant contains cyanogenic glycosides which can release hydrogen cyanide if ingested.
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People and Passiflora laurifolia
How our relationship with this plant has changed over time.
- Pre-colonial
Rainforest roots
Indigenous populations in tropical regions long identified the vine within the rainforest canopy.
- 18th century
Botanical documentation
European explorers formally cataloged the species, noting its climbing nature and distinct fruit.
- Modern day
Domestic placement
You now find this vine in indoor collections where growers provide the full sun and high humidity of its native habitat.
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Species and cultivars from the same genus, straight out of the reference catalogue.
Frequently asked about Passiflora laurifolia
Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Passiflora laurifolia?
Passiflora laurifolia is a species in the Passiflora genus. Commonly known as Water-lemon, a climber vine, and with a climber growth habit. Native to Tropical rainforests.
How do you care for Passiflora laurifolia?
Reference care guidance for Passiflora laurifolia: full sun light, medium watering, tropical temperatures, and high humidity. Collectors on collecto.rs will refine this as more public specimens are added.
How rare is Passiflora laurifolia?
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Where can I see real photos of Passiflora laurifolia?
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