Passiflora vespertilio

Family: Passifloraceae

What it is like

A vine or creeper. The leaves have 2-3 lobes. The flowers are 4-5 cm across. They are yellowish-green. The fruit are a flattened round shape and 1-1.5 cm across.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guianas, Guyana, Peru, South America, Suriname, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela

How it is used for food

The fleshy part of the fruit is eaten raw.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Cheshteya, Yacu granadillo

Synonyms

Several