Galupa
Passiflora pinnatistipula

Family: Passifloraceae

What it is like

A vine. It grows 4 m long. The flowers are red. The fruit have purple skin. The pulp is yellow. It has a fragrance.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. In Chile it grows from sea level to 2,000 m altitude. It grows in humid areas with constant rain. It can tolerate some dry periods. It can grow in light shade. It suits hardiness zones 10 & 11. It cannot tolerate frost.

Countries/locations it is found in

Andes, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, North America, Peru, South America

How it is used for food

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

It is cultivated.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Flor de la pasion, Granadilla de friot, Granadilla de monte, Gulupa, Taksu

Synonyms

Passiflora pennipes Sm., Passiflora pinnatistipula var. pennipes (Sm.) Mast.; Tacsonia micradena DC.; Tacsonia pennipes (Sm.) M. Roem.; Tacsonia pinnatistipula (Cav.) Juss.; Tacsonia purupuru DC. ex Mast.;