Scarlet passionflower
Passiflora miniata

Family: Passifloraceae

What it is like

A climbing plant. The stems are hairy. The leaves are simple and 5-10 cm long by 4-6 cm wide. The flowers are 8-12 cm across and 7 cm long. The fruit are 5.5 cm across. They are green and have stripes. They become yellow or orange when ripe.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Australia, Bolivia, Guianas (country/location of origin), South America, Suriname, Venezuela

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Monkey-guzzle, Liane serpent, Pachio fuerte

Synonyms

Passiflora coccinea Aubl.;