Yellow Passionflower

Yellow Passionflower

Passiflora lutea

Least Concern

Quick Facts

Kingdom: Plantae
Abundance: Common
Habitat: Forest

A perennial climbing vine with springlike tendrils and small yellow-green fringed flowers. It has distinct tri-lobed, alternating leaves. It is found in moist to wet habitats. It is similar to Purple Passionflower but its flowers are much smaller and prefers some shade.

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Tracheophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Passifloraceae
Genus: Passiflora
Species: Passiflora lutea

Scientific Name

Passiflora lutea
Plant Type
Vine
Foliage
Deciduous
Flowering Season
March-October

Ecological Role

Passiflora lutea is the larval host of the Julia, Variegated & Gulf fritillaries butterflies, as well as the Zebra & Crimson-patch longwing butterflies. It is also the only pollen source used by an unusual specialist bee, Anthemurgus passiflorae (Passionflower bee) which is the sole member of its genus.

Habitat Types

Forest

Geographic Distribution

Native in the United States from Pennsylvania west to Kansas, and south to Florida and Texas.

Local Abundance

Common

Conservation Status

Least Concern

This species is widespread and abundant. No immediate threat to survival.

How You Can Help

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Additional Notes

Passiflora lutea is considered an endangered species in Pennsylvania.

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