South American Banana Passion Fruit Plant Also Known as Taxo and curuba Considered Sweeter Than The Traditional Black passionfruit with a hint of Banana.(1 Gallon Potted)

Brand: GREEN BEAR

Color: Black,Green,Yellow

Details: You will Receive One gallon potted live plant -About this plant and it's Fruit's Current Facts Banana passionfruit are botanically classified under the genus Passiflora. There are multiple cultivars including Passiflora tripartita var. mollissima and Passiflora tarminiana. The plant is a vigorous grower, maturing rapidly from seed in just one year. The plant is known to live for 15 to 20 years. Banana passionfruit is a crop plant in South America and is valued because at full maturity, a single vine can produce 200 to 300 fruits. The fruits are known as Curuba in Colombia and Bolivia, Tacso in Ecuador, Parcha in Venezuela, and Tumbo in Peru. They are called Banana Poka in Hawaii. The attractive, deep pink blossoms of the Bnanana passionfruit plant are also grown for their ornamental qualities, while vines are used in landscaping to cover trellises. Description/Taste Banana passionfruit are oblong, measuring up to 12 centimeters in length. They grow on vines reaching 6 to 7 meters long with shiny green leaves. Banana passionfruit is fragrant, with the aroma of oranges. The skin of the fruit is thick and leathery, turning from green to bright yellow or orange-yellow as the fruit ripens. Banana passionfruit has an aromatic orange pulp studded with black seeds. The pulp is juicy and sweet, with a tart bite and hints of banana. Although the seeds are edible, they can be somewhat bitter. Nutritional Value Banana passionfruit are a good source of fiber, vitamins A and C, and antioxidants. The fruits contain calcium, phosphorus, iron, carbohydrates, and a small amount of protein. Applications Banana passionfruit is best eaten out of hand. Slice the fruit lengthwise, and scoop the juicy pulp out of the skin with a spoon. The seeds of the fruit are edible. Banana passionfruit may be used in desserts such as cakes and pies, or in relishes, jams and other preserves. It pairs well with other tropical fruit like pineapples,