Maracuya
Cayaponia diversifolia
Family: Cucurbitaceae
What it is like
A pumpkin family plant. The leaves are 10-15 cm long by 10-15 cm wide. The leaves have 3 divisions.
There are about 60 Cayaponia species in tropical America.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. In Argentina it grows between 100-1,400 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, South America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Melancia-do-mato
Synonyms
Trianosperma diversifolia Cogn.;