Passiflora tolimana
Harms
Passifloraceae
Common Name:
General Information
Passiflora tolimana is a perennial climbing plant, attaching itself to the surrounding vegetation by means of tendrils.
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
1681- Title
- The American Species of Passifloraceae Parts 1 & 2
- Publication
- Field Museum of Natural History, Volume 19 pp 1-613.
- Author
- Killip E.P.
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 1938
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An immnse work, rather dated now but still an excellent source of information
Range
S. America - Colombia
Habitat
Rainforest; at elevations from 500 - 2,000 metres.
Properties
| Edibility Rating |  |
| Habit | Climber |
| Height | 0.00 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Passiflora species generally grow best in a sheltered, sunny position or in dappled shade. Most species are found in the wild in moist but well-drained soils, generally of a lighter texture, and will often flower and fruit more heavily if the soil fertility is low. They often develop deep roots and can be moderately tolerant of dry spells. Most Passiflora species prefer a neutral to slightly alkaline soil, growing best where the pH is around 6. 5 - 7.5[
200- Title
- The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Huxley. A.
- Publisher
- MacMillan Press
- Year
- 1992
- ISBN
- 0-333-47494-5
- Description
- Excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Readable yet also very detailed.
,
262- Title
- Passion Flowers
- Publication
-
- Author
- Vanderplank. J.
- Publisher
- Cassell. London.
- Year
- 1991
- ISBN
- 0-304-34076-6
- Description
- An excellent book on passion flowers, giving information on hardy species and how to grow the less hardy in greenhouses etc. A bit lacking at times on specific information on hardyness. Excellent photographs.
].
Edible Uses
Fruit. The juicy, sourish-sweet pulp surrounding the seeds is eaten[
1681- Title
- The American Species of Passifloraceae Parts 1 & 2
- Publication
- Field Museum of Natural History, Volume 19 pp 1-613.
- Author
- Killip E.P.
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 1938
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An immnse work, rather dated now but still an excellent source of information
].
Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
None known
Propagation
Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe along with the pulp which will help break down the seed coat and speed up germination[
262- Title
- Passion Flowers
- Publication
-
- Author
- Vanderplank. J.
- Publisher
- Cassell. London.
- Year
- 1991
- ISBN
- 0-304-34076-6
- Description
- An excellent book on passion flowers, giving information on hardy species and how to grow the less hardy in greenhouses etc. A bit lacking at times on specific information on hardyness. Excellent photographs.
]. Stored seed should be soaked for 24 hours in warm water and germination time can be reduced if the seed is then mixed with the juice of a fresh passion fruit (of any species)[
262- Title
- Passion Flowers
- Publication
-
- Author
- Vanderplank. J.
- Publisher
- Cassell. London.
- Year
- 1991
- ISBN
- 0-304-34076-6
- Description
- An excellent book on passion flowers, giving information on hardy species and how to grow the less hardy in greenhouses etc. A bit lacking at times on specific information on hardyness. Excellent photographs.
]. Even so, it can take 12 months for stored seed to germinate[
262- Title
- Passion Flowers
- Publication
-
- Author
- Vanderplank. J.
- Publisher
- Cassell. London.
- Year
- 1991
- ISBN
- 0-304-34076-6
- Description
- An excellent book on passion flowers, giving information on hardy species and how to grow the less hardy in greenhouses etc. A bit lacking at times on specific information on hardyness. Excellent photographs.
]. Place the seed tray in a shady position, maintaining a temperature around 19 - 24°c[
262- Title
- Passion Flowers
- Publication
-
- Author
- Vanderplank. J.
- Publisher
- Cassell. London.
- Year
- 1991
- ISBN
- 0-304-34076-6
- Description
- An excellent book on passion flowers, giving information on hardy species and how to grow the less hardy in greenhouses etc. A bit lacking at times on specific information on hardyness. Excellent photographs.
]. Prick the seedlings out into individual containers as soon as they are large enough to handle and plant out when large enough[
262- Title
- Passion Flowers
- Publication
-
- Author
- Vanderplank. J.
- Publisher
- Cassell. London.
- Year
- 1991
- ISBN
- 0-304-34076-6
- Description
- An excellent book on passion flowers, giving information on hardy species and how to grow the less hardy in greenhouses etc. A bit lacking at times on specific information on hardyness. Excellent photographs.
].
Cuttings of young shoots, taken at the nodes. The cuttings root best in a neutral to slightly acid compost, but 100% sharp sand also produces good results[
262- Title
- Passion Flowers
- Publication
-
- Author
- Vanderplank. J.
- Publisher
- Cassell. London.
- Year
- 1991
- ISBN
- 0-304-34076-6
- Description
- An excellent book on passion flowers, giving information on hardy species and how to grow the less hardy in greenhouses etc. A bit lacking at times on specific information on hardyness. Excellent photographs.
].
Cuttings of fully mature wood taken at a node. They can take 3 months[
3- Title
- Growing Unusual Fruit.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Simmons. A. E.
- Publisher
- David & Charles; Newton Abbot.
- Year
- 1972
- ISBN
- 0-7153-5531-7
- Description
- A very readable book with information on about 100 species that can be grown in Britain (some in greenhouses) and details on how to grow and use them.
].
Layering. Very easy[
262- Title
- Passion Flowers
- Publication
-
- Author
- Vanderplank. J.
- Publisher
- Cassell. London.
- Year
- 1991
- ISBN
- 0-304-34076-6
- Description
- An excellent book on passion flowers, giving information on hardy species and how to grow the less hardy in greenhouses etc. A bit lacking at times on specific information on hardyness. Excellent photographs.
].
Air layering.
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