PASI – MARKISA ( Passiflora edulis Sims )

416. PASI – MARKISA
( Passiflora edulis Sims )

Passifloraceae
Vernacular names: passionfruit, granadilla (Eng.); Indonesia: Javanese: buah
negeri; Malaysia: buah susu, markisa; the Philippines: pasionaria, maraflora;
Thailand: linmangkon, bechawan
Geographical distribution: the tropics and subtropics
Uses: fruit can be eaten fresh or in juice, ice cream, concentrate, squash,
jam or jelly
Life form and origin: liana, exotic plant
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