Passion Flower

Passiflora membranacea

Physical Characteristics

Passiflora membranacea is an evergreen Climber growing to 5 m (16ft) by 5 m (16ft) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9 and is frost tender. It is in leaf all year, in flower from June to September, and the seeds ripen from September to November. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. The plant is not self-fertile. 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 cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

C. America - Southern Mexico to Panama and Costa Rica.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; South Wall. By. West Wall. By.

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked[262]. Sweet and well-flavoured, the fruit is 40 - 90mm long and 30 - 40mm wide[262].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known