Egg fruit (scientific name: Passiflora edelia Sims), also known as passion fruit, is a herbaceous vine of the genus Passiflora in the Passiflora family, about 6 meters long; the stems are thinly striped and hairless; There are 5 petals, as long as the sepals; the base is light green, the middle is purple, and the top is white. The berries are ovoid, 3 to 4 cm in diameter, hairless, and purple when ripe; the seeds are numerous and ovate. The flowering period is June and the fruiting period is November.
The most suitable growth temperature for egg fruit is 20℃~30℃. It grows well at temperatures not lower than 0℃. The plant will be severely damaged or even die when it reaches -2℃. The average annual temperature is 18℃. The above areas are most suitable for planting and can easily obtain high yields. Therefore, it is widely distributed in the warm and humid areas of southern China, especially Hainan.
Egg fruit grows best when the annual rainfall is between 1,500 and 2,000 mm and is evenly distributed. However, in commercial development planting areas, it should not be less than 1,000 mm. Egg fruits are more drought tolerant, but in the event of drought, irrigation is still required. If the soil is too dry, it will affect the development of vines and fruits. In severe cases, the branches will appear withered, the fruits will not develop and fruit drop will occur. During the rainy season, pay attention to drainage.
As a tropical fruit, egg fruit likes full sunlight to promote branch growth and nutrient accumulation. Long daylight conditions are conducive to the flowering of egg fruits. In areas with 2300 to 2800 hours of annual sunshine, egg fruits grow well, accumulate more nutrients, grow branches and vines quickly, bear early, and have high yields. The most suitable growth temperature is 20°C to 30°C. It grows well at temperatures not lower than 0°C. At -2°C, the plant will be severely damaged or even die.
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Effects and functions of passion fruit
1. Deep cleaning mechanism: Super fiber can penetrate into the smallest parts of the intestines and stomach, and through its activity Genes absorb harmful substances from the body and completely excrete them, and can improve the composition of the bacterial flora in the intestines, acting as a barrier to protect the intestines and stomach from absorbing harmful substances.
Passion fruit can inhibit the growth of harmful microorganisms in the digestive tract. The combination of the two has a significant effect on eliminating toxins from the body, regulating the intestines and strengthening the stomach, and improving the body's nutrient absorption function. It is also effective in treating colitis, gastroenteritis, and hemorrhoids. Has special elimination effect.
2. Detoxification and beautification mechanism: purify the body and avoid the deposition of harmful substances in the body, thereby improving the skin and beautifying the appearance.
3. Body shaping mechanism: Eating passion fruit can increase the feeling of fullness in the stomach, reduce the intake of excess calories, and can also absorb organic molecules such as cholesterol and bile, inhibiting the body's absorption of fat. Therefore, long-term consumption is beneficial to improving the body's nutrient absorption structure, reducing body fat, and creating a healthy and beautiful body.
4. Promote metabolism: Passion fruit’s super fiber can promote excretion, relieve constipation symptoms, remove irritating substances that adhere to the intestines, avoid irritating the intestines and being reabsorbed by the body, thereby reducing the risk of colon cancer. prevalence, superfiber also has anti-tumor activity.
The VC in passion fruit participates in cholesterol metabolism, can lower cholesterol and purify the blood. In addition, passion fruit is rich in VC, carotene, and SOD enzymes that can scavenge free radicals in the body and play a role in beauty and anti-aging.
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