Passiflora ligularis
Sweet Granadilla, Yellow Passionfruit
Also known as: Passiflora ligularis f. lobata (Mast.) Killip +4 more
- Passiflora ligularis f. lobata (Mast.) Killip
- Passiflora ligularis var. geminiflora DC.
- Passiflora ligularis var. lobata Mast.
- Passiflora lowei Heer
- Passiflora serratistipula Moc. & Sessé ex DC.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Passifloraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing shrub or tree.
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Passiflora ligularis (commonly known as Sweet granadilla or Yellow Passionfruit) is a climbing shrub or tree within the Passifloraceae family. It naturally occurs in South America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Colombia, Panama, Peru, Venezuela
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)
Costa Rica, El Salvador, Galápagos, Guatemala, Hawaii, Honduras, Jamaica, Jawa, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Zimbabwe
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms