Passiflora maliformis
Banana Passion Fruit, Banana Poka
Other regional names: Conch Apple +5 more
- Conch Apple
- Hard Shelled Passionfruit
- Sweet Calabash
- Sweet Cup
- Wild Purple Passionfruit
- Yellow Passion Fruit
Also known as: Passiflora caudata A.H.Gentry +4 more
- Passiflora caudata A.H.Gentry
- Passiflora maliformis var. pubescens Planch. & Linden
- Passiflora ornata Kunth
- Passiflora ornata subsp. pubescens Triana & Planch.
- Passiflora ornata var. pubescens Triana & Planch.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Passifloraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a liana.
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Passiflora maliformis (commonly known as Banana Passion Fruit or Banana Poka) is a climbing plant belonging to the Passifloraceae family. Naturally occurring in South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Passiflora genus, encompassing over 600 species globally.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Windward Is.
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Cook Is., Fiji, Galápagos, Jawa, Marquesas, New Caledonia, Niue, Pitcairn Is., Samoa, Tonga, Trinidad-Tobago, Vanuatu