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Bluecrown Passionflower

Passiflora caerulea

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Common names

51 names · 26 languages
EnglishYour language
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Other languages (25)
Dutch
French
Afrikaans
  • grenadella[3]
  • horloge blom[3]
  • oorlosieblom[3]
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  • passieblom[3]
  • Siergrenadella[3]
  • siergrenadilla[3]
Arabic
  • زهرة الآلام الشائعة[3]
  • وردة الساعة الشائعة[3]
Catalan
  • Flor de la passió[3]
Chinese (Simplified)
Chinese (Traditional)
  • 紫冠西番蓮[3]
  • 藍花西番蓮[3]
Croatian
  • Modri trubanj[3]
  • Modrikasta pasiflora[3]
Czech
  • mučenka modrá[3]
Danish
  • almindelig passionsblomst[3]
Finnish
  • kärsimyspassio[3]
Galician
  • Pasiflora azul[3]
German
Italian
Japanese
  • トケイソウ[3]
  • ボロンカズラ[3]
Lithuanian
  • Melsvoji pasiflora[3]
Polish
  • Męczennica błękitna[3]
  • Męczennica modra[3]
  • Męczennica zwyczajna[3]
Portuguese
Russian
  • Страстоцвет голубой[3]
Slovak
  • mučenka belasá[3]
Slovenian
  • modra pasijonka[3]
Spanish
Swedish
  • blå passionsblomma[3]
Turkish
  • Mavi Taçlı Çarkıfelek[3]
Ukrainian
  • Пасифлора блакитна[3]
Sources & name notes (4)

Names recorded in our plant catalogue and botanical sources, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

Catalogue language labels are reviewed separately from botanical source records.

Numbered references identify names recorded by an external source. Other names are from our plant catalogue.

[1] Passiflora caerulea — Plant Toolbox common names ↗

NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox; English common names in a United States horticultural reference.

Source records
  • Blue Passionflower — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(2); heading: Common Name(s):; Passiflora caerulea.
  • Bluecrown Passionflower — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(1); heading: Common Name(s):; Passiflora caerulea.
  • Common Passionflower — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(3); heading: Common Name(s):; Passiflora caerulea.
  • Flower of the Five Wounds — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(4); heading: Common Name(s):; Passiflora caerulea.
  • Passion flower — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(5); heading: Common Name(s):; Passiflora caerulea.
  • Southern Beauty — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(6); heading: Common Name(s):; Passiflora caerulea.
  • Wild Apricot — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(7); heading: Common Name(s):; Passiflora caerulea.
[2] Passiflora caerulea — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy. This is a common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • blue passionflower — results[0].names[3]; taxon id 51454; Passiflora caerulea.
  • Blaue Passionsblume — results[0].names[7]; taxon id 51454; Passiflora caerulea.
  • blue passion flower — results[0].names[10]; taxon id 51454; Passiflora caerulea.
  • blue passionfruit — results[0].names[4]; taxon id 51454; Passiflora caerulea.
  • Bluecrown passionflower — results[0].names[0]; taxon id 51454; Passiflora caerulea.
  • Common Granadilla — results[0].names[25]; taxon id 51454; Passiflora caerulea.
  • Common Grenadella — results[0].names[26]; taxon id 51454; Passiflora caerulea.
  • Grenadilla — results[0].names[27]; taxon id 51454; Passiflora caerulea.
  • Passion Flower — results[0].names[28]; taxon id 51454; Passiflora caerulea.
  • Passion Fruit — results[0].names[29]; taxon id 51454; Passiflora caerulea.
  • Mburucuyá — results[0].names[11]; taxon id 51454; Passiflora caerulea.
  • Pasionaria azul — results[0].names[2]; taxon id 51454; Passiflora caerulea.
  • Passiflore bleue — results[0].names[6]; taxon id 51454; Passiflora caerulea.
  • Fiore della passione — results[0].names[37]; taxon id 51454; Passiflora caerulea.
  • Passiflora — results[0].names[47]; taxon id 51454; Passiflora caerulea.
  • blauwe passiebloem — results[0].names[9]; taxon id 51454; Passiflora caerulea.
  • Maracujá-azul — results[0].names[8]; taxon id 51454; Passiflora caerulea.
[3] Passiflora caerulea — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy; common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • blue passionflower — results[5].names[3]; taxon id 51454; Passiflora caerulea.
  • Blaue Passionsblume — results[5].names[7]; taxon id 51454; Passiflora caerulea.
  • blue passion flower — results[5].names[10]; taxon id 51454; Passiflora caerulea.
  • blue passionfruit — results[5].names[4]; taxon id 51454; Passiflora caerulea.
  • Bluecrown passionflower — results[5].names[0]; taxon id 51454; Passiflora caerulea.
  • Common Granadilla — results[5].names[25]; taxon id 51454; Passiflora caerulea.
  • Common Grenadella — results[5].names[26]; taxon id 51454; Passiflora caerulea.
  • Grenadilla — results[5].names[27]; taxon id 51454; Passiflora caerulea.
  • Passion Flower — results[5].names[28]; taxon id 51454; Passiflora caerulea.
  • Passion Fruit — results[5].names[29]; taxon id 51454; Passiflora caerulea.
  • Mburucuyá — results[5].names[11]; taxon id 51454; Passiflora caerulea.
  • Pasionaria azul — results[5].names[2]; taxon id 51454; Passiflora caerulea.
  • Passiflore bleue — results[5].names[6]; taxon id 51454; Passiflora caerulea.
  • Fiore della passione — results[5].names[37]; taxon id 51454; Passiflora caerulea.
  • Passiflora — results[5].names[47]; taxon id 51454; Passiflora caerulea.
  • blauwe passiebloem — results[5].names[9]; taxon id 51454; Passiflora caerulea.
  • Maracujá-azul — results[5].names[8]; taxon id 51454; Passiflora caerulea.
  • 紫冠西番蓮 — results[5].names[5]; taxon id 51454; Passiflora caerulea.
  • Страстоцвет голубой — results[5].names[12]; taxon id 51454; Passiflora caerulea.
  • mučenka modrá — results[5].names[13]; taxon id 51454; Passiflora caerulea.
  • トケイソウ — results[5].names[14]; taxon id 51454; Passiflora caerulea.
  • ボロンカズラ — results[5].names[15]; taxon id 51454; Passiflora caerulea.
  • Pasiflora azul — results[5].names[16]; taxon id 51454; Passiflora caerulea.
  • blå passionsblomma — results[5].names[17]; taxon id 51454; Passiflora caerulea.
  • Melsvoji pasiflora — results[5].names[18]; taxon id 51454; Passiflora caerulea.
  • Siergrenadella — results[5].names[19]; taxon id 51454; Passiflora caerulea.
  • grenadella — results[5].names[20]; taxon id 51454; Passiflora caerulea.
  • horloge blom — results[5].names[21]; taxon id 51454; Passiflora caerulea.
  • oorlosieblom — results[5].names[22]; taxon id 51454; Passiflora caerulea.
  • passieblom — results[5].names[23]; taxon id 51454; Passiflora caerulea.
  • siergrenadilla — results[5].names[24]; taxon id 51454; Passiflora caerulea.
  • زهرة الآلام الشائعة — results[5].names[30]; taxon id 51454; Passiflora caerulea.
  • وردة الساعة الشائعة — results[5].names[31]; taxon id 51454; Passiflora caerulea.
  • modra pasijonka — results[5].names[32]; taxon id 51454; Passiflora caerulea.
  • 西番莲 — results[5].names[33]; taxon id 51454; Passiflora caerulea.
  • Męczennica błękitna — results[5].names[34]; taxon id 51454; Passiflora caerulea.
  • Męczennica modra — results[5].names[35]; taxon id 51454; Passiflora caerulea.
  • Męczennica zwyczajna — results[5].names[36]; taxon id 51454; Passiflora caerulea.
  • almindelig passionsblomst — results[5].names[38]; taxon id 51454; Passiflora caerulea.
  • Пасифлора блакитна — results[5].names[39]; taxon id 51454; Passiflora caerulea.
  • mučenka belasá — results[5].names[40]; taxon id 51454; Passiflora caerulea.
  • Modri trubanj — results[5].names[41]; taxon id 51454; Passiflora caerulea.
  • Modrikasta pasiflora — results[5].names[42]; taxon id 51454; Passiflora caerulea.
  • kärsimyspassio — results[5].names[43]; taxon id 51454; Passiflora caerulea.
  • Mavi Taçlı Çarkıfelek — results[5].names[44]; taxon id 51454; Passiflora caerulea.
  • Flor de la passió — results[5].names[45]; taxon id 51454; Passiflora caerulea.
  • 藍花西番蓮 — results[5].names[46]; taxon id 51454; Passiflora caerulea.
[4] Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20 — Passiflora caerulea ↗

Common names from World Plants, version 26.05, reproduced in Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20. License: CC BY.

Source records
  • Bluecrown passionflower — VernacularName.tsv, line 162387; taxon 4DY9K.
Plant references

Source-backed information

Published observations for this plant. Each reference supports the information beside it.

Taxonomy
Passiflora caerulea is an accepted species in Catalogue of Life.

Taxonomic treatment in the August 2026 release; the catalogue record name is preserved.

Sources [1]
Botanical family
Passifloraceae

Family in the cited taxonomic treatment.

Sources [1]
Mature height
3.05–12.19 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

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Mature spread
0.91–1.83 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

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Plant habit
Climbing

NC State Extension profile.

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Life cycle
Perennial

NC State Extension profile.

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Growth rate
Rapid

NC State Extension profile.

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Foliage
Deciduous; Semi-evergreen

NC State Extension profile.

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Light
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day); Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)

NC State Extension profile.

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Moisture and drainage
Good Drainage; Moist

NC State Extension profile.

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Soil texture
Clay; Loam (Silt); Sand

NC State Extension profile.

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Soil pH
Acid (<6.0); Alkaline (>8.0); Neutral (6.0-8.0)

NC State Extension profile. These source categories do not certify the catalogue’s numeric pH interval.

Sources [2]
Flowering season
Autumn; Summer

NC State Extension profile. Seasons reflect the source region and do not verify the catalogue’s exact flowering months.

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Reported wildlife attraction
Listed as attracting: bees, butterflies.

NC State Extension profile. Broad wildlife categories; this does not establish flower visits by a named bee species or quantify nectar and pollen.

Sources [2]
Native range
Bolivia to Brazil and N. Argentina.

Explicit native locality records in Kew WCVP v16; introduced and doubtful distributions excluded. Continent conversion follows the documented geographic mapping.

Sources [3]
Catalogue ratings

Who this plant supports

Honey bees

Medium suitability
Nectar value Medium
Pollen value Medium
Plant profile

About this plant

Blue Passionflower (Passiflora caerulea) is a shrub. It flowers from June to October.

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

Sources checked
  1. Catalogue of Life Passiflora caerulea — Catalogue of Life COL26.8

    COL26.8 (2026-08-20). Contributing checklist: Synonymic Checklists of the Vascular Plants of the World. This is taxonomic evidence, not an independent ecological study.

    Supports: TaxonomyBotanical family
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: NameUsage.tsv line 880128; ID 4DY9K; rank species; status accepted
    • Botanical family: NameUsage.tsv line 880128; ID 4DY9K; rank species; status accepted

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 4.0.

  2. NC State Extension Passiflora caerulea — Plant Toolbox

    NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Growing conditions and seasons reflect its United States horticultural context.

    Supports: Mature heightMature spreadPlant habitLife cycleGrowth rateFoliageLightMoisture and drainageSoil textureSoil pHFlowering seasonReported wildlife attraction
    Relevant sections
    • Mature height: Dimensions / Height
    • Mature spread: Dimensions / Width
    • Plant habit: Habit/Form
    • Life cycle: Life Cycle
    • Growth rate: Growth Rate
    • Foliage: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
    • Light: Light
    • Moisture and drainage: Soil Drainage
    • Soil texture: Soil Texture
    • Soil pH: Soil pH
    • Flowering season: Flower Bloom Time
    • Reported wildlife attraction: Attracts

    Source checked on .

  3. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Passiflora caerulea — Kew WCVP native distribution

    Native distribution and taxonomic treatment from the official WCVP v16 export (4 June 2026). The link opens the corresponding POWO taxon. Source rows are retained in the native-range audit archive.

    Supports: Native range
    Relevant sections
    • Native range: WCVP v16; wcvp_names.csv lines 306681; wcvp_distribution.csv native locality lines 1059823, 1059825, 1059826, 1059827, 1059828, 1059829, 1059831

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.