Common Passionfruit
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Common Passionfruit
passiflora edulis
The Common Passionfruit is a vibrant, round fruit that grows on a climbing vine. Its sweet and tangy taste makes it a favorite for kids and adults alike!
Habitat: Commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions, often climbing on trellises or fences.
Appearance
The Common Passionfruit has glossy, three-lobed leaves and climbing tendrils. Its unique, intricate flowers feature white petals with a crown of purple and white filaments, centered around prominent green stigmas and yellow anthers. The mature fruit is typically round or oval, turning deep purple or yellow when ripe.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderMalpighialesFamilyPassifloraceaeGenusPassiflora
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Interesting facts
Its incredible flowers have parts that look like tiny clocks, ropes, and crowns!
Passionfruit vines can sprout from seeds and produce fruit in less than a year!
Some caterpillars mimic its seeds to hide from hungry birds!
The "passion" in its name refers to religious symbolism, not romantic love!
Special abilities
Ability
Climbing Gripper
Common Passionfruit has special coiling tendrils that help it quickly climb fences and trees to reach precious sunlight.
Ability
Nectar Baits
Tiny nectar glands on its leaves attract ants, which then help protect the plant from harmful leaf-eating pests.
Ability
Smart Pollen Delivery
Its large, intricate flowers are designed to perfectly place pollen on big bees, ensuring successful fruit production.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 300-900 cm
- Spread
- 150-300 cm
- Flower Size
- 5-10 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring to fall
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Carpenter Bee
Xylocopa frontalis
Carries pollen between flowers, essential for fruit development.
eats
Zebra Longwing
Heliconius charithonia
Its caterpillars munch on the leaves, sometimes defoliating the vine.
eaten by
Humans
Homo sapiens
Humans cultivate and eat its delicious, tangy fruit worldwide.
symbiotic with
Carpenter Ant
Camponotus atriceps
Attracted by leaf nectar, this ant helps protect the plant from pests.
Traits
Arboreal
Arboreal animals live primarily in trees, utilizing them for shelter, food, and protection from predators.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
GranadillaMaracujaPassifloraPassion Fruit
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Safety
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
No special safety notes yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Common Passionfruit?
300-900 cm
How wide does Common Passionfruit spread?
150-300 cm
How big are the flowers on Common Passionfruit?
5-10 cm
When does Common Passionfruit bloom?
Spring to fall
Is Common Passionfruit edible?
Yes
Is Common Passionfruit toxic?
None
What is Common Passionfruit's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Common Passionfruit pollinated?
Insect
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