About Passiflora pinnatistipula Cav.
Passiflora pinnatistipula Cav., commonly called poro poro or gulupa in Colombia, is a climbing perennial plant native to the Cajamarca region of Peru. In Colombia, the purple variety is grown in the departments of Cundinamarca and Boyaca, while the yellow "Hawaiiana" variety is primarily cultivated in the Valley of Cauca. This species has also been cultivated in Australia, India, the United States (Hawaii and Florida), Kenya, Java, Sumatra, Malaysia, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, and Taiwan. Passiflora pinnatistipula is listed in the Ark of Taste alongside other San Marcos Andean Fruits that are at risk of extinction. The species produces striking flowers and oblong-shaped yellow fruit that contains many small seeds. Its flesh has a flavor similar to orange, and is used to make beverages, jams, sorbets, and salad dressing.
