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parcha

Passiflora laurifolia

Least Concern
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The Bell apple (Passiflora laurifolia) is a species in the genus Passiflora. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, montane grasslands and shrublands, and mangrove forests and coastal wetlands, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Oceanian

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, montane grasslands and shrublands, and mangrove forests and coastal wetlands, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Oceanian realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles), Asia (4 countries), Europe (United Kingdom), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (6 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Spanish parcha
French pomme d'or
German Wasserlimone
Portuguese maracujazinho

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of parcha?
The scientific name of parcha is Passiflora laurifolia. It belongs to the genus Passiflora.
What is the conservation status of parcha?
parcha (Passiflora laurifolia) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does parcha live?
parcha is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles), Asia (4 countries), Europe (United Kingdom), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (6 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Brazil, Colombia, Fiji, India, Malaysia, Marshall Islands, Palau, Samoa, Seychelles.
What family does parcha belong to?
parcha (Passiflora laurifolia) belongs to the genus Passiflora, which is part of the taxonomic family Passifloraceae.
Is parcha endangered?
No, parcha (Passiflora laurifolia) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does parcha belong to?
parcha (Passiflora laurifolia) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).
What are the closest relatives of parcha?
The closest relatives of parcha in the genus Passiflora include bombolla, caña común, ceibey, curuba, Curuba.

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