Yellow granadilla
Passiflora nigradenia
Family: Passifloraceae
What it is like
A creeping vine. It is 6-8 m long. The vine is round. The leaves are entire and oblong. They are 15 cm long by 5 cm wide. They taper to the tip. The edges do not have teeth. The flowers occur singly or in groups. These are 5-8 cm long. They can have 10-20 flowers. The fruit is oval and 8-12 cm long by 6-8 cm wide. The fruit have white spots. There are many seeds. These are 8 mm long by 5 mm wide.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. In Bolivia it grows between 250-700 m altitude. The rainfall in these areas is 1200-1800 mm per year.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Asia, Bolivia (country/location of origin), Brazil, Indonesia, Peru, SE Asia, South America
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten raw.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seeds or cuttings.
Its other names
Local names
Granadila kuning, Lockosti, Mburucuya, Pachio amarillo