Skip to content
PlantSage.eu
ENRO
IIIFolio · plant profile№ 48B4medicinal · edible
Data provenancePermapeopleTreflePFAFPOWOeditorially reviewedreviewed 19 Oct 2026methodology → read
Home/Plants

Granadilla de Quijos

Passiflora popenovii
Educational content — not medical, botanical, or professional advice. Always consult a qualified clinician before using any herbal preparation — especially during pregnancy, breastfeeding, while on medication, or for children. How we source & review →
medicinalediblevinesediblemedicinalvine
Updated·Quick Q&A →
Garden journal pausedUse profile notes below
Passiflora popenovii (Granadilla de Quijos) — botanical photograph
Pl. 48B4 — Passiflora popenovii
Passiflora popenoviiPassiflora popenoviiPassiflora popenoviiPassiflora popenoviiPassiflora popenoviiPassiflora popenoviiPassiflora popenoviiPassiflora popenoviiPassiflora popenoviiPassiflora popenoviiPassiflora popenoviiPassiflora popenoviiPassiflora popenoviiPassiflora popenovii
I

Prezentare

Granadilla de Quijos (Passiflora popenovii), cunoscută scientific ca Passiflora popenovii, este o vină climândoare nativă în pădurile Colombiai și Ecuadorului. Această plantă se dezvoltă în zonă plină de soare până la umbră parțială și preferă sustrat moștenit cu bine dezechilibre, care poate fi mediu sau greu (argila). Puteți aștepta să crească până la 8 metri în înălțime, făcând-o o adaugare impresionantă ornamentală în gardeni. Cunoscută pentru fructul său consumabil, care este atât dulce cât și gustos, Granadilla de Quijos este un plant valuable din familie Passifloraceae. Caracteristică distinctivă a acestui plant este flori mari și impresive care precede fructul, adăugând o prezență înaltă la orice paisaj.

Quick answers

What is Granadilla de Quijos?

Granadilla de Quijos (Passiflora popenovii), cunoscută scientific ca Passiflora popenovii, este o vină climândoare nativă în pădurile Colombiai și Ecuadorului.

What is Granadilla de Quijos used for?

Traditionally used for better sleep, stress & anxiety. Each claim is evidence-rated — see Section II for full citations.

Best for
Top 2 evidence-ranked uses of Granadilla de Quijos
Jump to full evidence →
Clinicaluses · safety · chemistry · dosagemedicinal profile
II

Beneficii și dovezi

2 claims · traditional-use context
Traditional-use context
These notes are presented as ethnobotanical context. No cited clinical references are catalogued for this plant yet.
  • Traditional-use note: Granadilla de Quijos appears in herbal sources around evening relaxation and bedtime routines, often as a tea. PlantSage presents this as ethnobotanical context, not as medical advice.

    Traditional context only. This reviewed claim keeps the original moderate confidence level, but avoids treatment, disease, dosage, or guaranteed-effect language.

    ▲ ModerateBetter sleep →
  • Traditional-use note: Granadilla de Quijos appears in herbal sources around calming and relaxation traditions, often as a tea. PlantSage presents this as ethnobotanical context, not as medical advice.

    Traditional context only. This reviewed claim keeps the original moderate confidence level, but avoids treatment, disease, dosage, or guaranteed-effect language.

IV·b

Mixology suggestions

1 draft
Editorial drafts. These pairings are AI-suggested from traditional herbal lore. Always verify with a qualified herbalist before brewing.
Granadilla de Quijos support blend
general
tea
AI returned a direct ingredient list; normalized into one draft blend for editorial review.
Growingconditions · propagation · uses
V

Cultivare

Granadilla de Quijos se dezvoltă în zonă plină de soare până la umbră parțială și necesită sustrat moștenit cu bine dezechilibre, care poate fi mediu sau greu (argila). Este durabil în zonele 10-12 și poate crește până la 8 metri în înălțime. Pentru propagare, folosiți cutii sau semințe. Fructul este consumabil și este o caracteristică cheie a acestui plant.
Light
Full sun, Partial sun/shade
Water
Moist
Soil
Medium, Heavy (clay)
Hardiness
10-12
Mature size
8.0 m tall
For first-time growers

How to grow Granadilla de Quijos for the first time

8steps

Start with Granadilla de Quijos by planting it in a sunny spot and providing regular care.

  1. 1

    What you'll need

    Seeds or young plants, potting mix, container if needed.

  2. 2

    Best time to plant

    Plant in spring when the last frost has passed.

  3. 3

    Soil and container prep

    Use well-draining soil with some clay content for moisture retention.

  4. 4

    Sowing or transplanting

    Direct sow seeds outdoors after danger of frost, or start indoors 4-6 weeks before planting.

  5. 5

    First two weeks

    Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Provide partial shade if direct sun is too intense.

  6. 6

    Ongoing care

    Water when the top inch of soil feels dry, and ensure full sun for best fruit production.

  7. 7

    Harvest or pruning

    Prune after harvesting to maintain plant shape and encourage new growth.

  8. 8

    Common mistakes

    Overwatering, planting in too much shade, not providing support for vines.

VI

Edible & utility

Edible parts:Fruit
Edible uses: Drink, Sweetener
Contextrange · companions · related
VII

Distribuție

2 native · 0 introduced
Distribution across1 continent· 2 native
Americas2 regions
native (2)ColombiaEcuador
IX

Specimen gallery

1 image
Passiflora popenovii (Granadilla de Quijos) — botanical photograph
Granadilla de Quijos (Passiflora popenovii)
X

See also

8 related
XI

Explore further

Growing zone
XII

About this entry

Last updated
Citation
How to cite this entry · Submit a correction
Back to the cataloguePlant id · 48b46cb5-8f23-4cac-a5e4-558b1585ce21
Decision aid
Choosing between Granadilla de Quijos and something else?
Compare with another plant

Continue reading

❦❦❦❦
Endpaper · archive updates

Primește digest-ul săptămânal

Un email curat pe săptămână — profile noi de plante, note sezoniere de cultivare, adăugiri în arhiva de remedii. Gratuit, fără tracking, dezabonare oricând.

Newsletter returning soon.
We are rebuilding the update list around a lightweight editorial workflow. New dispatches will resume after the next content review cycle.
iCare notes