Passiflora maliformis
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Passiflora maliformis
Conch apple · Passifloraceae
Also known as Passiflora caudata.
Passiflora maliformis, the sweet calabash, conch apple, wild purple passionfruit or sweet cup, is a smallish (2") passionfruit with purple, yellow or green skin and a grayed-yellow orange pulp that is aromatically scented and flavored.
PassifloraceaeVineUS native
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About Conch apple
Passiflora maliformis, the sweet calabash, conch apple, wild purple passionfruit or sweet cup, is a smallish (2") passionfruit with purple, yellow or green skin and a grayed-yellow orange pulp that is aromatically scented and flavored. It is a fast-growing vine, growing best in somewhat cooler than tropical climates. The rind is particularly hard, and tougher than most passion fruits. It is usually grown from seeds, but may also be propagated by stem-cuttings. It is usually eaten...
Description adapted from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Growing & care
Growing guide coming soon. Our editors haven't written verified care details for this plant yet. Native range and classification are shown below.
| Native range | Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Windward Is. |
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| Toxicity | Pets: Not documented · People: Not documented |
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