Calzoncillo, Murucuya
Passiflora murucuja

Family: Passifloraceae

What it is like

A slightly woody vine. It grows 2-5 m long. It has tendrils in the axils of the leaves. The stems are angular and have lines along them. The leaves are alternate and have 2 lobes. These are 4 cm long. The leaves are dull and the lower leaves are more pale. The flowers occur singly or in pairs in the axils of leaves. The fruit are round and fleshy and 1.5 cm across. They are black to purple when ripe. There are many seeds.

Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Dominican Republic, Haiti, Hispaniola, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, West Indies (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants flower and fruit throughout the year.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Murucuja lunata Medik.; Murucuja ocellata Pers.;