Passiflora mollissima is more often known as Passiflora tripartita var. mollissima. It is also known as the banana passionfruit, tacso de Castilla, or simply tacso. It is a vigorous vine with trilobed leaves that are pubescent on both faces. This vine is known for its light pink showy campanulate flower, and for its banana-shaped yellow edible fruits. It is closely related to Passiflora tarminiana, the banana poka, which has fully reflexed flowers and the leaves of which are slightly pubescent on the lower face only.
The curuba is a showy subtropical vine that will thrive in climates with cool summers. It will withstand negative temperatures of about 26°F (-3°C)
Passiflora mollissima has trilobed evergreen leaves that are pubescent on both faces. The leaves may be up to 6 in (15 cm) wide.
Flowers of Passiflora mollissima are light pink, pendulous and not scented. They are campanulate, and self-fertile.
The banana passionfruits are about 4 in (10 cm) long and 1.5 in (about 3.5-4 cm) wide. The fruit is yellow when ripe, and remains slightly pubescent. The pulp is orange to red, juicy, and contains many seeds. This fruit is eaten fresh, or processed into juice or sherbets.
Passiflora mollissima requiert les expositions suivantes : lumière,soleil Curuba, like most passion flowers, requires a well-drained ground.
As many passionflowers, Passiflora mollissima syn. Passiflora tripartita var. mollissima is susceptible to various viral diseases, and nematodes attacks.
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Category - vine
Dimensions
Height 10.00 m
Width 10.00 m
Minimum temperatures
The plant is likely to die as soon as temperature is below -3.0 °C
Leaves and other aerial parts are damaged as soon as temperatures drops to -2.0 °C
Exposure - light, full sun
Leaves - evergreen
Flowers - Color(s) : pink
Fruit - Edible Propagation - cutting, seeds The curuba is easily propagated by seeds
Toxicity No or unknown toxicity.
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