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Fetid passionflower

Passiflora foetida

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, flooded grasslands and savannas, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 8 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (16 countries), Asia (13 countries), North America (6 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (12 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Spanish granadilla de culebra
French Marie-Gougeat
German stinkende Grenadille

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Fetid passionflower?
The scientific name of Fetid passionflower is Passiflora foetida. It belongs to the genus Passiflora.
What is the conservation status of Fetid passionflower?
Fetid passionflower (Passiflora foetida) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Fetid passionflower live?
Fetid passionflower is found in Widely distributed across Africa (16 countries), Asia (13 countries), North America (6 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (12 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Angola, Australia, Bahamas, Brazil, Brunei, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Chad.
What family does Fetid passionflower belong to?
Fetid passionflower (Passiflora foetida) belongs to the genus Passiflora, which is part of the taxonomic family Passifloraceae.
Is Fetid passionflower endangered?
No, Fetid passionflower (Passiflora foetida) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Fetid passionflower belong to?
Fetid passionflower (Passiflora foetida) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of Fetid passionflower?
The closest relatives of Fetid passionflower in the genus Passiflora include apricot-vine, banana passionfruit, banana poka, banana poka, bat-leaf passionflower.

Native Range — 49 Countries

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