Scarlet Passion Flower, Red Passion Flower (See also P. racemosa)

Passiflora coccinea Aubl.

pass-ah-FLOOR-ah cox-INN-ee-ah

Passifloraceae

Explanation of name:   The generic name means Passionflower.  Coccinea means scarlet.

Natural range:   South America

Recognition:   Flowers bright red.  Flowers resemble P. racemosa but borne singly or nearly so as opposed to branching clusters.  Leaves unlobed (vs. lobed on most other species, including P. racemosa).

Landscape uses:  Aggressive, fence-covering vine with very showy red flowers attractive to hummingbirds. Butterfly food

Internet sources:  http://www.magnoliagardensnursery.com/productdescrip/Passiflora_Coccinea.html