Red banana passionfruit, Curuba bogotana, Rosy passion fruit, Gullan
Passiflora cumbalensis
Family: Passifloraceae
What it is like
A climbing shrub. It can attach to other plants by tendrils. The fruit are bright red and banana shaped They are 10 cm long by 3.5 cm wide.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in mountain areas between 2,500-3,000 m above sea level. It grows in the moist tropics. The soils need to be well-drained.
Countries/locations it is found in
Andes, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America
How it is used for food
The fruit can be eaten. They are added to ice creams, drinks, and other food preparations.
It is sold in markets and supermarkets. It is a cultivated food plant.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Passiflora ecuadorica Killip. Tasconia cumbalensis H. Karst; and others