Tasco, Curuba, Tumbo
Passiflora tripartita

Family: Passifloraceae

What it is like

A vine. It grows 3 m high. The flowers are red. The fruit have a yellow skin and red pulp. The fruit are 7.6 cm long.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. In Chile it grows between 500-2,000 m altitude. It grows in humid areas with constant rain. It grows in full sun. It grows in hardiness zone 9. It can tolerate light frosts but not snow.

Countries/locations it is found in

Andes, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador (country/location of origin), Peru, South America

How it is used for food

The fleshy layer of the fruit is eaten raw. It is also made into juices.

Fruit are sold in local markets. It is cultivated

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from fresh seed. It is best to leaves the pulp attached. Plants can be grown by cuttings, layering and air-layering.

Its other names

Local names

Curuba comun

Synonyms

Tasconia tripartita Juss.;