Passiflora incarnata
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Passiflora incarnata
Also known as:
Maypop
Images:
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Climb
Format:
Smal
Height:
6.00 m
Width:
- m
Growth Rate:
Fast
Leaf:
Evergreen
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
7-11
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Sun
Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Flowers, Leaves, Fruit
Flowers, Leaves, Fruit
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
None
None
Description
Fruit - Can be eaten raw or cooked into jelly, jam, etc. It has a sweet taste and tastes best as jelly. Rich in niacin. The fruit is quite large, with a diameter of up to 5 cm, but contains relatively little edible pulp and many seeds. Leaves - can be eaten both raw and cooked and taste delicious as cooked vegetables or in salads. Flowers - can be cooked as vegetables or processed into syrup.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
15/08
End of Harvest:
15/10
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Arbutus unedoxaera Strawberry Tree |
Enhances pollinator activity, which can improve fruit set in passion fruit. |
|
Asimina triloba Papaw |
Provides shade and reduces competition for nutrients, helping Passiflora thrive. |
|
Broussonetia kazinoki Kozo |
Acts as a windbreak, protecting Passiflora from strong winds while promoting healthy growth. |
|
Broussonetia papyrifera Paper Mulberry |
Improves soil structure and nutrient availability, supporting the growth of passion fruit. |
|
Cudrania tricuspidata Silkworm Thorn, Storehousebush |
Provides habitat for beneficial insects that can help with pest control in passion fruit plants. |
|
Cydonia oblonga Quince |
Contributes to a diverse ecosystem, fostering resilience against pests and diseases. |
|
Diospyros kaki Persimmon |
Enhances soil fertility and promotes beneficial microbial activity, benefiting Passiflora. |
|
Ficus carica Fig |
Provides shade and contributes to a microclimate favorable for Passiflora growth. |
|
Hovenia dulcis Japanese Raisin Tree |
Helps to create a multi-layered plant structure, optimizing light and space for passion fruit. |
|
Malus domestica Apple |
Offers additional fruits, increases diversity, and attracts more pollinators to the area. |