Banana Passionfruit (Passiflora antioquiensis)

Family: Passifloraceae | Edibility: Choice Edible (4/5)

Passiflora antioquiensis or commonly known as Red Banana Passionflower is an ornamental plant commonly grown in highland regions in western part of South America. It is a climbing shrub with shoots growing up to 5m tall. It has an edible, yellow, and ellipsoidal fruit with a sweet flavor which can be eaten raw or made into drinks. Young leaves are narrow and older leaves consist of three leaflets and are more broad.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweet flavour. — Fruit - raw or used for making drinks.; The best flavoured passion fruit in the genus.; The yellow, ellipsoid fruits have an aromatic pulp.; A vanilla-like flavour.

Habitat & North American Range

Found at elevations of 2,000 - 3,000 metres. (Zone 10)