Scientific Name : Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa

Family Name : Passifloraceae

Common Names :  Purple Passion Fruit, Purple Granadilla, 百香果, 西蕃莲

Passiflora edulis (purple fruit), also known as the Passion Fruit, is a climbing vine that thrives in containers grown under full sun. Its Chinese name (百香果) roughly translates to "Fruit of a Hundred Fragrance" relating to its tart and sweet taste with hints of mango, oranges, and kiwi. This complex aroma makes it a popular flavour in desserts, yoghurts and beverages.

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Division : Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants)

Plant Growth Form : Climber, Vine & Liana

Lifespan (in Singapore) : Perennial

Mode of Nutrition : Autotrophic

Maximum Height : 15 m

PLANT CARE AND PROPAGATION

Light Preference : Full Sun

Water Preference : Moderate Water

Plant Growth Rate : Fast

Propagation Method : Seed, Stem Cutting, Grafting, Air-Layering

Propagation Method Remarks : Passion Fruit is usually propagated by seed.