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Conch apple

Passiflora maliformis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests spanning the Australasia and Oceanian realms.

Widely distributed across Africa (Congo (DRC)), Europe (United Kingdom), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries), and South America (Chile, Colombia).

🇨🇱 Chile 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇻🇺 Vanuatu 🇼🇸 Samoa 🇹🇴 Tonga 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇫🇯 Fiji

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)

Species

Passiflora maliformis (Conch apple)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish curuba

French pomme calabas

German Apfel-Grenadille

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Conch apple?

The scientific name of Conch apple is Passiflora maliformis. It belongs to the genus Passiflora.

What is the conservation status of Conch apple?

Conch apple (Passiflora maliformis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Conch apple live?

Conch apple is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Congo (DRC)), Europe (United Kingdom), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries), and South America (Chile, Colombia).. Countries include Chile, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, United Kingdom, United States, Vanuatu.

What family does Conch apple belong to?

Conch apple (Passiflora maliformis) belongs to the genus Passiflora, which is part of the taxonomic family Passifloraceae.

Is Conch apple endangered?

No, Conch apple (Passiflora maliformis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Conch apple belong to?

Conch apple (Passiflora maliformis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of Conch apple?

The closest relatives of Conch apple in the genus Passiflora include apricot-vine, banana passionfruit, banana poka, banana poka, bat-leaf passionflower.