Passiflora picturata

Family: Passifloraceae

What it is like

A climbing herb. It has tendrils. The stem is thin and smooth. The leaves have 3 lobes and are thin. The leaves are shiny above and purple underneath. The leaves are 4-7 cm long. The leaf stalk is thin and 3 cm long with 2-6 glands. The flowers occur singly and are 10 cm across. They have long flower stalks. The fruit are round or oval and green. They are 3-4 cm wide and 4-5 cm long. The pulp is sweet and juicy.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows naturally in the Amazon in Brazil.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil (country/location of origin), Colombia, Guianas, South America, Suriname, Venezuela

How it is used for food

Fruit are eaten fresh.

The fruit are popular.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seed.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Passiflora guianensis G. Mey. ex Miq.;