Softleaf passionfruit
Passiflora popenovii
Family: Passifloraceae
What it is like
An evergreen climbing shrub. The stems climbing over vegetation attaching by coiled tendrils. The fruit are yellow and the flesh allows light through.
There are about 400 Passiflora species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It needs a temperature near 16°C when flowering. In the Andes it grows between 800-1,300 m above sea level. It suits USDA hardiness zone 9-11.
Countries/locations it is found in
Andes, Colombia, Ecuador (country/location of origin), Peru, South America
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten raw. They are also used for drinks.
The fruit are sold in local markets. It is occasionally cultivated. It is an attractive fruit.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from fresh seed with the pulp still attached. They can also be grown by cuttings, layering and air-layering.
Its other names
Local names
Curubejo, Chisiqui, Granadilla de Quijos