Passiflora quadrangularis, the giant granadilla, is a vigorous tropical climbing vine that produces the largest fruit in the passion flower genus. It needs warmth, humidity and a sturdy support to climb on.
Family
Passifloraceae (Passion-flower family)
Grows as
Climber, Perennial
Light
Full sun, Part shade
Water
Water regularly during growth and let the top of the soil dry slightly between waterings.
Soil
Fertile, well-drained loam or a rich organic potting mix.
Temperature
20–30 °C; protect below 10 °C
How easy
Moderate
Edible
Yes, some parts
Native range
Colombia to Brazil
Climate
wet tropical
About
Passiflora quadrangularis, the giant granadilla, barbadine (Trinidad), grenadine (Haiti), giant tumbo or badea (Spanish pronunciation: [baˈðe.a]), is a species of plant in the family Passifloraceae. It produces the largest fruit of any species within the genus Passiflora. It is a perennial climber native to the Neotropics.
Uses
The badea is sometimes grown in greenhouses. The fruits of several other species of Passiflora are eaten. P. laurifolia is the water lemon and P. maliformis the sweet calabash of the West Indies.
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Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.