Fevillea passiflora
Vell.
Jobota chestnut
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Description
A pumpkin family creeper. It grows new stems each year and they are 5 m long. They are 5 cm across. The leaves are heart shaped. They are 8-14 cm long by 5-9 cm wide. The flowers are greenish yellow. The fruit are round. They are 7-12 cm wide. The seeds are disk shaped.
Edible Uses
The seeds are processed for oil.
Medicinal Uses
The seed oil is used for medicine.
Known Hazards
Seed oil is noted as a caution for medicinal use.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It can grow in cool temperatures and is resistant to drought. It grows between 400-1,000 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Brazil, South America,
Cultivation
Plants can be grown from seeds.
Notes
The oil from the seeds is used for medicine.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Guindiroba
References (2)
- Ferns, Useful Tropical Plants
- www.colecionandofrutas.org
