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(Passiflora tarminiana)
Banana Passionfruit (Passiflora tarminiana)
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Andrés Ramírez-Barrera
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Photo by: Andrés Ramírez-Barrera | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Andrés Ramírez-Barrera | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2021-02-14T09:17:47-08:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Passiflora tarminiana, commonly known as Banana Passionfruit, is a deciduous perennial vine originally from the Andean valleys of South America. It is a species of passionfruit that can reach heights of 20-30 feet with a spread of about 2 feet. This vigorous climber is known for its twining tendrils and hairy stems and petioles, which enable it to ascend structures and vegetation with ease. The plant’s native habitat includes montane forests, cloud forests, and edges of forests in the Andes, where it thrives in cool, high-altitude conditions.
Banana Passionfruit is celebrated for its ornamental pink flowers, which bloom prolifically in the spring, summer, and fall. The flowers are showy, attracting pollinators such as hummingbirds and bees. Following flowering, the plant produces elongated yellow fruits, reminiscent of small, straight bananas, which contain numerous seeds surrounded by an edible, sweet, and aromatic orange aril. The fruits contribute to the plant’s common name and are a favorite for culinary use, eaten fresh or used in desserts and drinks. In cultivation, Banana Passionfruit prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade, and it requires medium amounts of water with well-draining soil. It is suitable for trellises, arbors, and fences in gardens that can accommodate its climbing habit. However, gardeners should be aware that Passiflora tarminiana can become invasive outside its native range due to its rapid growth and prolific seed production. It is important to check local regulations and consider the environmental impact before planting.CC BY-SA 4.0
Banana Passionfruit is celebrated for its ornamental pink flowers, which bloom prolifically in the spring, summer, and fall. The flowers are showy, attracting pollinators such as hummingbirds and bees. Following flowering, the plant produces elongated yellow fruits, reminiscent of small, straight bananas, which contain numerous seeds surrounded by an edible, sweet, and aromatic orange aril. The fruits contribute to the plant’s common name and are a favorite for culinary use, eaten fresh or used in desserts and drinks. In cultivation, Banana Passionfruit prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade, and it requires medium amounts of water with well-draining soil. It is suitable for trellises, arbors, and fences in gardens that can accommodate its climbing habit. However, gardeners should be aware that Passiflora tarminiana can become invasive outside its native range due to its rapid growth and prolific seed production. It is important to check local regulations and consider the environmental impact before planting.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Vine
- Height: 20-30 feet
- Width: 1-1.5 feet
- Growth Rate: Rapid
- Flower Color: Pink
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium, High
- Drainage: Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Fragrant, Hummingbird Garden
Natural Habitat
Originally from montane forests, cloud forests, and forest edges in the Andes
Other Names
Common Names: Banana Poka, Banana Passion Flower, Banana Passion Vine, Banana Passionflower, Bananadilla, Curuba, Curuba Ecuatoriana, Curuba India, Curuba Quiteña, Gulián
Scientific Names: , Passiflora tarminiana,
GBIF Accepted Name: Passiflora tarminiana Coppens & V.E.Barney