Passiflora caerulea
Family Passifloraceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Naturalised |
| Common names | Blue Passion Fruit, Blue Passionflower |
| Synonyms | Passiflora caerulea Lour. (several var.); Passiflora loureiroi G. Don; Passiflora selloi Dehnh. |
| Longevity | Perennial |
| Growth form | Vine/scrambler/climber |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Fleshy fruit/Edible/Aril |
| Maximum height (m) | 10 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | Yes |
| Native range | South America |
| Exotic range (Australia) | NSW, QLD, SA, VIC, WA |
| Exotic range (other) | North America, Oceania, Pacific Ocean Islands |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Bushland, Coastal vegetation/sand dunes, Forest, Garden escape, Roadsides, Scrublands/shrublands, Urban areas, gardens and parks, Wastelands |
| Soil type (exotic) | Fertile |
| Decade of introduction | 1840 |
This species is available for purchase online in Australia (current as of May 2013)
Rating [?]
| Climate scenario | Australia | ACT | NSW | NT | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current climate | 32 | 22 | 34 | 20 | 30 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 24 |
| RCP 8.5 2035 | 32 | 22 | 40 | 18 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 24 |
| RCP 8.5 2065 | 32 | 22 | 38 | 18 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 16 |
Maps of Habitat Suitability & Recorded Occurrences
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Current suitable habitat
2035 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)
2065 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)
Recorded occurrences
(Australia)
Recorded occurrences
(global)
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