Maracuja-bravo, Maracujo-do-mato
Passiflora gibertii
Family: Passifloraceae
What it is like
A climbing herb. It has tendrils. It grows for several years. The leaves have 3 lobes and are thin. The leaves are 5-7 cm long. The leaf stalk is 1-3 cm long and has 2-6 glands. The flowers occur singly and have a scent. They are 6-8 cm across. The flower stalk is 4-8 cm long. The fruit are juicy and sweet. They are round or oval and turn yellow when ripe. They are 4-5 cm across and 6-7 cm long. They are juicy and sweet.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows naturally along the edges of forests in Brazil. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 1,000 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina, Brazil (country/location of origin), Paraguay, South America
How it is used for food
The ripe fruit are eaten fresh. Unripe fruit are boiled and eaten.
They are not very popular.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
The plants are grown from seed.
Its other names
Local names
Anseta, Burucuya, Mburukuja'i