Granadilla del monte
Trianaea speciosa

Family: Solanaceae

What it is like

A woody vine. The leaves are large and simple. They are shiny green above and yellowish green underneath. The flowers are cream coloured and tube shaped and droop. The fruit are fleshy and purple.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in humid forests up to 3,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Markea grandiflora Steyerm.; Poortmannia speciosa Drake;