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Passionfruit

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General information

The common passionfruit (Passiflora edulis) is a vigorous, woody, climbing vine characterised by its deeply three-lobed leaf.

Passionfruit is not a declared plant under Queensland legislation, however its control is recommended.

Scientific name Passiflora edulis
Description
  • has distinctive white flowers, approximately 6 cm in diameter, either tinged with purple or deep purple at the centre
  • edible passionfruit are about 4 cm in diameter, purple when ripe
  • lobes are pointed, up to 10 cm in length
  • leaves crinkled, glossy dark-green above, paler and dull beneath, with serrated edges
Declaration details

  • not a declared plant under Queensland legislation but may be declared under local government law

Further information
  • local government weed control/environmental staff

Author: Sonia Jordan
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Last updated 10 September 2007
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