Crato passionfruit
Passiflora cincinnata

Family: Passifloraceae

What it is like

A creeping vine. It grows 5-10 m long. The leaves are divided like fingers on a hand. There are 5-7 lobes. They are 8 cm long. The edges have fine teeth. The flowers are 6-8 cm across. They are violet. The fruit is round and 4-6 cm across. It is green and turns yellow when ripe. The seeds are 6 mm long.

There are about 400 Passiflora species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in drier regions. In Bolivia it can grow to 2000 m altitude. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 2,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Andes, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil (country/location of origin), Britain, Colombia, Europe, Hawaii, Pacific, Paraguay, South America, USA, Venezuela

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten fresh. They are also used for drinks.

The fruit are popular.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seed.

Its other names

Local names

Anseeta, Maracuja-boi, Maracuja-do-mato, Maracuja-mochila, Mburukuyawasu, Ohja, Pachio del monte, Pachio

Synonyms

Passiflora corumbaensis Barb. Rodr.; Passiflora cincinnata var. imbricata Chodat & Hassl.;