Banana passionfruit
Passiflora tripartita (all subspecies)
Banana passionfruit
Legal Status: Unwanted Organism - DOC
Status in New Zealand: Established
Organism: Land plants
This species is widespread in New Zealand.
Synonyms
Passiflora mollissima
Description
Banana passionfruit is very similar to Northern banana passionfruit. See the previous page for how to distinguish the two species.
Impact
Banana passionfruit is an aggressively invasive tropical vine native to the Andes that invades disturbed areas. Its effects include the smothering of trees, a reduction in biodiversity and the encouragement of invasive species such as feral pigs, which feed on the fruit.
What to do
Contact your regional council to determine the status of this species and responsibility for control and/or advice on control.
- NPPA Manual
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Useful Resources
- Global Invasive Species Database
- Greater Wellington Regional Council
- Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture
Page last updated: 24 March 2009