Passiflora organensis

Gardner

Nensi

Passifloraceae Edible: Fruit 130 iNaturalist observations

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Description

An evergreen climbing shrub. It climbs over a trellis or other plants by coiling tendrils. The fruit are round. They are about 15 mm across. The pulp is yellow.

Edible Uses

The fruit can be eaten raw, used in drinks, or used to flavour pastries.

Traditional Uses

The fruit can be eaten raw. They are also used for drinks. They are also used to flavour pastries.

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Distribution

A tropical plant. It needs a temperature above 10°C and above 16°C at flowering. It needs a moist, humus rich and well-drained soil.

Where It Grows

Brazil, South America,

Cultivation

Plants can be grown from fresh seeds. The pulp helps germination. Stored seeds need to be soaked in warm water for 24 hours and may still take 12 months to germinate. Plants can be grown by cuttings, layering and air-layering. Plants can be cut back and will re-grow.

Synonyms

Decaloba obtusa (Vell.) M. Roem.Decaloba organensis (Gardner) M. Roem.Passiflora maculifolia Mast.Passiflora pertusa Vell.Passiflora porophylla Vell.

Also Known As

Maracuja-pintado, Maracujazinho

References (4)

Facciola, S., 1998, Cornucopia 2: a Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications, p 167
Kermath, B. M., et al, 2014, Food Plants in the Americas: A survey of the domesticated, cultivated and wild plants used for Human food in North, Central and South America and the Caribbean. On line draft. p 617
Martin, F.W., C.W. Campbell and R.M. Ruberté, 1987, Perennial edible fruits of the tropics - An inventory. United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Agriculture Handbook No. 642. Washington, D.C., USA
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