Passion fruit, passion fruit, passion fruit

Scientific name: Passionforaedulisf.flavicarpaDeg.

Alias: egg fruit, passion fruit, passion fruit

Family Genus: Passiflora

Category: Vines Climbing Fruit Trees

Morphological characteristics:

Tendril, single leaf alternate, petiole, usually with 2 glands on it, cymes, sometimes degenerate with only 1 to 2 flowers. Flowers bisexual, unisexual, occasionally heterozygous, sepals 5, often petaloid, often with 1-angled adaxial appendages on their dorsal; petal 5, sometimes absent, with 1 to several filaments or scales between corolla and stamen Corolla scabrous, sometimes absent; inner corolla varies; stamens usually 5; pistil consists of 3 to 5 carpels, ovary superior, born on androgynophore, 1-loculed, with several anatropous ovules. Summer flowering, large flowers, light red, slightly fragrant. The fruit is capsule, cracked or fleshy berry.

Origin distribution:

Produced in tropical America.

Growth habits:

It grows fast, has a long flowering period, and has a large amount of flowers. It is suitable for planting in the area south of 24 degrees north latitude. Although the requirements for soil are not very strict, in order to obtain yields with high yields and stable yields, it is required that the soil be loose and fertile, with rich organic matter, sufficient water and drainage, and a convenient irrigation environment. In terms of climate adaptability, it is required to have warm, frost-free weather throughout the year.

Watch application:

It is a tropical vine climbing fruit tree, sweet and sour fruit, rich flavor, aromatic and pleasant.

According to the measurement, it is known that passion fruit contains more than 132 kinds of aromatic substances, and it is one of the most aromatic fruits known in the world. It is known as the "king of fruit juices." It is most suitable for processing into juice, or mixed with other fruits (such as mango, pineapple, guava, orange and apple, etc.) to make mixed juice, which can significantly improve the taste and aroma of these juices; also can make ice cream. (Ice Cream) Juice Additives, or as an additive to other foods, to enhance scent and improve quality.

At present, the demand for passion fruit in the world has steadily increased. In particular, the demand for passion fruit juice in Europe, North America and other regions is increasing, and a large amount of passion fruit puree has to be imported. Since the official launch of the passion fruit juice and mixed juice drinks in China in 1990, it has been very popular among consumers and the demand has been steadily increasing.