Blue passionflower (Passiflora caerulea)
Blue passionflower, also known as Blue passionfruit, Southern beauty, Jesus flower
The blue passionflower (Passiflora caerulea) is indigenous to South America, specifically Argentina, Paraguay, and Brazil. This climbing vine is notable for its striking flowers, which feature a combination of blue and white petals along with a central arrangement of filaments that give it a clock-like appearance. The plant also produces orange, egg-shaped fruit. The term "passion" in its name reflects the flower's historical connection to the Christian narrative of the "Passion of Jesus."
Key Facts About Blue passionflower
Attributes of Blue passionflower
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Vine, Herb
Plant Height
3 m to 9 m
Spread
4 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
6 cm to 10 cm
Flower Color
White Blue Purple Green Pink Violet
Scientific Classification of Blue passionflower
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Nances, spurges, willows and allies
Family
Passionflowers
Genus
Passion flowers
Species
Blue passionflower