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| Identification |
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Genus
Passiflora
Species
ligularis
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
sweet granadilla
Family
PASSIFLORACEAE
Specimen number
S2586
Data source
GrUnFr p263
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Deciduous
Stature
Vine
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
20' - 30'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The fruit is 3 inch long, oval shaped, with an orange-brown colored hard shell, white colored liquid-juicy pulp. It has good acidity, fragrance, and flavor. Its nutritional value includes minerals. Passiflora ligularis is typically used as juice.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Cutting
Pollination method
Self fertile
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Tender
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Juice
Nutritional value
Minerals
Edible parts
Fruit
Description of edible parts
3 inch long, oval shaped, with an orange-brown colored hard shell, white colored liquid-juicy pulp
Flavor / texture
has good acidity, fragrance, and flavor
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
No special fertilization is necessary for Passiflora ligularis to produce fruit. Propagation of Sweet granadilla can be achieved using a cutting. This plant is considered to have originated from Mexico and Central America.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Passiflora ligularis is deciduous in nature.
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