Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
edulis
ID:
480573

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sims

Source:
cmp

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 45: t. 1989 (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000479905

Common Names

  • Edulis Passion Flower
  • Granadilla
  • Passion Fruit

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Synonyms

  • Passiflora verrucifera Lindl. [unknown]
  • Passiflora edulis edulis [unknown]
  • Passiflora pallidiflora Bertol. [unknown]
  • Passiflora cuneifolia Cav. [unknown]
  • Passiflora diaden Vell. [unknown]
  • Passiflora edulis pomifera (Roem.) Mast. [unknown]
  • Passiflora pomifera M.Roem. [unknown]
  • Passiflora edulis rubricaulis (Jacq.) Mast. [unknown]
  • Passiflora rubricaulis J.Jacq. [unknown]
  • Passiflora iodocarpa Barb.Rodr. [unknown]
  • Passiflora middletoniana Paxton [unknown]
  • Passiflora picroderma Barb.Rodr. [unknown]
  • Passiflora vernicosa Barb.Rodr. [unknown]
  • Passiflora gratissima A.St.-Hil. [unknown]

Description

Passiflora edulis (also called Edible Passionfruit, among many other common names) is a woody vine that can reach up to 10 m in length. It is native to South America and is found in dry forests and scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Passiflora edulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat anxiety, insomnia, and other nervous system disorders.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Passiflora edulis for. flavicarpa O.Deg.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Passiflora edulis has white to pale pink flowers with a yellow center. The fruit is a purple-black berry. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and delicate with heart-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Passiflora edulis is a perennial vine that prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil. Water when the top inch of soil is dry. Propagate by stem cuttings or layering.

Where to Find Passiflora edulis

Passiflora edulis can be found in South America.

Passiflora edulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Passiflora edulis?

Passiflora edulis

What is the common name of Passiflora edulis?

Passion Fruit

What is the natural habitat of Passiflora edulis?

Passiflora edulis is native to Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Species in the Passiflora genus

Passiflora ciliata, Passiflora cincinnata, Passiflora cirrhiflora, Passiflora chrysophylla, Passiflora citrina, Passiflora cuneata, Passiflora coccinea, Passiflora condorita, Passiflora bracteosa, Passiflora biflora, Passiflora bogotensis, Passiflora bicornis, Passiflora bicuspidata, Passiflora carnosisepala, Passiflora capparidifolia, Passiflora capsularis, Passiflora cardonae, Passiflora catharinensis, Passiflora cauliflora, Passiflora brevifila, Passiflora caerulea, Passiflora cuspidifolia, Passiflora foetida, Passiflora garckei, Passiflora fuchsiiflora, Passiflora gleasonii, Passiflora glandulosa, Passiflora gracilis, Passiflora tica, Passiflora tiliifolia, Passiflora eglandulosa, Passiflora edmundoi, Passiflora edulis, Passiflora cyanea, Passiflora danielii, Passiflora farneyi, Passiflora filipes, Passiflora ernestii, Passiflora allantophylla, Passiflora alnifolia, Passiflora alata, Passiflora andreana, Passiflora apetala, Passiflora araguensis, Passiflora acuminata, Passiflora adenopoda, Passiflora ambigua, Passiflora amethystina, Passiflora amicorum, Passiflora auriculata,

Species in the Passifloraceae family

Adenia kigogoensis, Adenia litoralis, Adenia mcdadeana, Adenia metamorpha, Adenia stylosa, Adenia aculeata, Adenia acuta, Adenia adenifera, Adenia antongilliana, Adenia ballyi, Adenia banaensis, Adenia bequaertii, Adenia boivinii, Adenia cardiophylla, Adenia cissampeloides, Adenia cladosepala, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia crassa, Adenia cynanchifolia, Adenia densiflora, Adenia digitata, Adenia dinklagei, Adenia dolichosiphon, Adenia ecirrosa, Adenia elegans, Adenia ellenbeckii, Adenia epigea, Adenia erecta, Adenia fasciculata, Adenia fernandesiana, Adenia firingalavensis, Adenia fruticosa, Adenia gedoensis, Adenia glauca, Adenia globosa, Adenia globosa, Adenia goetzei, Adenia gracilis, Adenia guineensis, Adenia gummifera, Adenia hastata, Adenia heterophylla, Adenia hondala, Adenia huillensis, Adenia inermis, Adenia isaloensis, Adenia karibaensis, Adenia keramanthus, Adenia kinabaluensis,

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