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Felis catus

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Maracuja-de-espinho: Detailed Guide

Ordre8
FamillePassifloraceae
GenrePassiflora
Catégoriearthropodes
Sous-catégorieautres_arthropodes
Origine et Habitat

Pays d'origine

Brazil

Biomes

  • Caatinga
  • Cerrado
  • Atlantic Forest

Notes sur l'habitat

Maracuja-de-espinho grows in open areas and forest edges, often climbing on other vegetation. It is well-adapted to seasonal drought and high temperatures, contributing to soil health and supporting pollinators.

Traits écologiques

Drought-tolerantSun-lovingClimbing vine
Morphologie

Taille adulte

Mâle : 300-500 (vining length) cm

Femelle : 300-500 (vining length) cm

Vine length varies with support and growing conditions.

Espérance de vie

En nature : 7-10 ans

En captivité : 5-8 ans

Caractéristiques distinctives

  • Deeply lobed leaves
  • Large, showy flowers
  • Spiny fruit
  • Robust climbing habit
Bonnes pratiques
  • Provide a vertical support structure for molting
  • Maintain moderate humidity with good ventilation
  • Offer a varied diet of leaves and occasional fruit
  • Use peat moss or dry leaf litter as substrate
  • Avoid unnecessary handling to reduce stress
  • Monitor for mites and fungal infections in moist environments
Erreurs à éviter
  • Overcrowding the enclosure
  • Using substrates that are too damp, leading to mold
  • Insufficient climbing structures
  • Feeding only lettuce, which is poor in nutrients
  • Ignoring egg clusters stuck to enclosure walls

Sources : Scientific literature, Expert breeders, Botanical gardens, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3823385, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=5260649, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=17299511, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=30968105, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=91665544, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=92315530, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=126794171, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=126794194, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=127395317, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=143443366

Généré le 23/04/2023

Complétude des données : 90%