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banana poka

Passiflora tarminiana

Least Concern

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The Banana poka (Passiflora tarminiana) 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, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and mangrove forests and coastal wetlands, among 5 distinct biome types spanning the Australas.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and mangrove forests and coastal wetlands, among 5 distinct biome types spanning the Australasia and Afrotropic and Indomalayan realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Zimbabwe), Asia (Sri Lanka), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea), and South America (Colombia).

🇿🇼 Zimbabwe 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)

Class

Magnoliopsida (モクレン綱)

Order

Malpighiales (キントラノオ目)

Species

Passiflora tarminiana (banana poka)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of banana poka?

The scientific name of banana poka is Passiflora tarminiana. It belongs to the genus Passiflora.

What is the conservation status of banana poka?

banana poka (Passiflora tarminiana) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does banana poka live?

banana poka is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Zimbabwe), Asia (Sri Lanka), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea), and South America (Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Colombia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Sri Lanka, United States, Zimbabwe.

What family does banana poka belong to?

banana poka (Passiflora tarminiana) belongs to the genus Passiflora, which is part of the taxonomic family Passifloraceae.

Is banana poka endangered?

No, banana poka (Passiflora tarminiana) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does banana poka belong to?

banana poka (Passiflora tarminiana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of banana poka?

The closest relatives of banana poka in the genus Passiflora include kudamonotokeiso, banana passionfruit, banana poka, bat-leaf passionflower, Bluecrown passionflower.