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Passiflora menispermifolia

Family: Passifloraceae


What it is like

A climbing plant. It has tendrils to attach to other plants. The fruit are 6-7 cm long by 2 cm wide.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows up to 2,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Bolivia, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, South America, Venezuela


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Nuxilha

Synonyms

Passiflora cuellensis Goudat ex Triana & Planch.; Passiflora menispermifolia var. cuellensis Triana & Planch.;