Passion Fruit (Passiflora edulis)
Scientific Name: Passiflora edulis — Passion Fruit.
Native Home: South America, especially Brazil, Paraguay and northern Argentina.
Height: Climbing vine reaching 5–10 metres with support.
Lifespan: 5–7 years commercially, sometimes longer.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Not used for timber.
Harvesting: Fruits are picked when fully coloured and mature; ripe fruits often fall naturally.
Age to Harvest: Around 8–18 months from planting under suitable conditions.
Products: Juice, squash, jam, desserts, syrups and flavourings.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Traditionally consumed as a fresh fruit and beverage in South America.
Global Spread: Commercially cultivated in Brazil, India, Kenya, Australia, Vietnam and other tropical and subtropical regions.
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