Red passionflower
Passiflora manicata
Family: Passifloraceae
What it is like
A climbing plant. The stems are 3 m long. They have coiling tendrils. The fruit are small and green. They are 6 cm across. The pulp is orange. There are only a few seeds.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows at higher elevations. It grows between 1,500-2,500 m above sea level. It grows well in Mediterranean climates. It needs well-drained soils.
Countries/locations it is found in
Andes, Colombia, Ecuador, Hawaii, Pacific, Peru, South America, USA, Venezuela
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten raw. They are also mixed with milk to make a drink.
It is occasionally cultivated.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Auka taksu, Piri piri gullan, Sacha granadilla, Sacha puru puru, Taksu, Taxo cultivado, Taxo silvestre