Passiflora coriacea

Family: Passifloraceae

What it is like

A climber. The leaves are oblong (sideways) and 3-7 cm long by 7-25 cm wide. Flowers at the top are in groups and those lower down in the axils of leaves occur singly or in pairs. The fruit are round and 1-2 cm across.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It has been recorded up to 1,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Bolivia, Central America, Costa Rica, Guyana, Mexico, North America, Peru, South America, Venezuela

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Alas de chinaca, Alas de murcidago, Murcielago, Soots' ak', Xiik' soots'. Xik-zotz

Synonyms

Cieca coriacea (Juss.) M. Roem.; Cieca difformis M. Roem.; Monactineirma coriacea (Juss.) Bory; Passiflora cheiroptera Cortés; Passiflora clypeata Sm.; Passiflora difformis Kunth;