Banana Passionfruit

Passiflora antioquiensis

Physical Characteristics

Passiflora antioquiensis is a CLIMBER growing to 5 m (16ft) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Western S. America - Colombia.

Habitats

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Drink Sweetener Fruit - raw or used for making drinks[301 ]. A sweet flavour[335 ]. The best flavoured passion fruit in the genus[262 ]. The yellow, ellipsoid fruits have an aromatic pulp[301 ]. A vanilla-like flavour[310 ]. The fruit is 4 - 5cm long[335 ].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known