Granadilla de Quijos

Passiflora popenovii

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Basic Information

Family: Passifloraceae

Genus: passiflora

Plant ID (slug): passiflora-popenovii

Numeric ID: 7714

USDA Hardiness: 10-12

Ratings

Edible Rating: ★★★★☆

Medicinal Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆

Other Uses Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆

Physical Characteristics

Passiflora popenovii is an evergreen Climber growing to 8 m (26ft) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. Suitable for: medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Western S. America - Ecuador

Habitats

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Drink Sweetener Fruit - eaten raw or made into drinks. The juicy fruit has a sweet pulp with a rich, penetrating aroma and an exquisite flavour[301 ]. It is considered to be one of the best in the genus for eating out of hand[301 ].