Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
caerulea
ID:
480535

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 959 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000479867

Common Names

  • Blue Passion Flower
  • Passion Flower Blue
  • Passion Fruit Blue

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Synonyms

  • Passiflora chinensis hort. ex Mast. [unknown]
  • Passiflora granadilla Gaterau [unknown]
  • Passiflora stenophylla Hoffmanns. [unknown]
  • Passiflora hartwiesiana hort. ex Mast. [unknown]
  • Passiflora mayana Veitch ex Voigt [unknown]
  • Passiflora caerulea regnellii Mast. [unknown]
  • Passiflora caerulea imbricata Mast. [unknown]
  • Passiflora caerulea glauca Mast. [unknown]
  • Passiflora caerulea angustifolia G.Don [unknown]
  • Granadilla coerulea Medik. [unknown]
  • Passiflora caerulea glaucophylla Loudon [unknown]
  • Passiflora loureiroi G.Don [unknown]
  • Passiflora selloi Dehnh. [unknown]

Description

Passiflora caerulea (also called Blue Passionflower, among many other common names) is a woody vine that can reach up to 10 m in length. It is native to South America and is found in dry forests and scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Passiflora caerulea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat anxiety, insomnia, and other nervous system disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Passiflora caerulea has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are dark brown. Its seedlings have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Passiflora caerulea can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Both should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The plants should be fertilized regularly and kept free of pests and diseases.

Where to Find Passiflora caerulea

Passiflora caerulea can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Passiflora caerulea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Passiflora caerulea?

Passiflora caerulea

What is the common name of Passiflora caerulea?

Blue Passion Flower

What is the natural habitat of Passiflora caerulea?

Passiflora caerulea is native to Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Species in the Passiflora genus

Passiflora ciliata, Passiflora cincinnata, Passiflora cirrhiflora, Passiflora chrysophylla, Passiflora citrina, Passiflora cuneata, Passiflora coccinea, Passiflora condorita, Passiflora bracteosa, Passiflora biflora, Passiflora bogotensis, Passiflora bicornis, Passiflora bicuspidata, Passiflora carnosisepala, Passiflora capparidifolia, Passiflora capsularis, Passiflora cardonae, Passiflora catharinensis, Passiflora cauliflora, Passiflora brevifila, Passiflora caerulea, Passiflora cuspidifolia, Passiflora foetida, Passiflora garckei, Passiflora fuchsiiflora, Passiflora gleasonii, Passiflora glandulosa, Passiflora gracilis, Passiflora tica, Passiflora tiliifolia, Passiflora eglandulosa, Passiflora edmundoi, Passiflora edulis, Passiflora cyanea, Passiflora danielii, Passiflora farneyi, Passiflora filipes, Passiflora ernestii, Passiflora allantophylla, Passiflora alnifolia, Passiflora alata, Passiflora andreana, Passiflora apetala, Passiflora araguensis, Passiflora acuminata, Passiflora adenopoda, Passiflora ambigua, Passiflora amethystina, Passiflora amicorum, Passiflora auriculata,

Species in the Passifloraceae family

Adenia kigogoensis, Adenia litoralis, Adenia mcdadeana, Adenia metamorpha, Adenia stylosa, Adenia aculeata, Adenia acuta, Adenia adenifera, Adenia antongilliana, Adenia ballyi, Adenia banaensis, Adenia bequaertii, Adenia boivinii, Adenia cardiophylla, Adenia cissampeloides, Adenia cladosepala, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia crassa, Adenia cynanchifolia, Adenia densiflora, Adenia digitata, Adenia dinklagei, Adenia dolichosiphon, Adenia ecirrosa, Adenia elegans, Adenia ellenbeckii, Adenia epigea, Adenia erecta, Adenia fasciculata, Adenia fernandesiana, Adenia firingalavensis, Adenia fruticosa, Adenia gedoensis, Adenia glauca, Adenia globosa, Adenia globosa, Adenia goetzei, Adenia gracilis, Adenia guineensis, Adenia gummifera, Adenia hastata, Adenia heterophylla, Adenia hondala, Adenia huillensis, Adenia inermis, Adenia isaloensis, Adenia karibaensis, Adenia keramanthus, Adenia kinabaluensis,

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