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Dilkea retusa

Family: Passifloraceae


What it is like

A creeping shrub.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Panama, Peru, South America (country/location of origin), Venezuela


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit - aril


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Granadilla caspi, Grao-de-bode, Matiguaja

Synonyms

Dilkea johannesii Barb.Rodr.; Dilkea magnifica Steyerm.; Dilkea parviflora Killip; Dilkea ulei Harms; Dilkea wallisii Mast.; Passiflora helleborifolia Wallis ex Mast.;