Passiflora bogotensis

Family: Passifloraceae

What it is like

A vine. It is robust and angular. The leaves are oblong and 4-15 cm long by 3-10 cm wide. They have 2 lobes. The flowers are 4 cm across. The fruit are round and 1-1.5 cm across.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows between 2,000-3,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Colombia, South America, Venezuela

How it is used for food

The ripe fruit are eaten raw.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Decaloba bogotensis (Benth.) M. Roem.; Passiflora alnifolia Mast.; Passiflora pala Planch. & Linden ex Triana & Planch.;