What is Passiflora caerulea used for?

The species is considered valuable as an attractive ornamental vine, is reputed to have herbal activity as a sedative and anticonvulsant, and is often used as a relatively disease-resistant rootstock for the edible passionfruit (P. edulis).

Is Passiflora a caerulea Evergreen?

Common Passion Flower. Often referred to as The Common Passion Flower, Passiflora caerulea ia a semi-evergreen climber with beautifully intricate white flowers, sometimes flushed pink, which have a central purply-blue crown.

How do you care for Passiflora caerulea?

Grow passion flowers in full sun to partial shade, in in well-drained soil in a warm, sheltered spot. Cut back after flowering to keep plants neat, or cut away damaged growth in spring. Most varieties need winter protection.

Can I eat Passiflora caerulea?

The relatively winter-hardy Passiflora caerulea often produces egg-shaped orange fruits in warm British summers. They can be eaten when fully ripe, but please be aware that under-ripe fruits (yellow) can cause stomach upsets. All other parts of the Passiflora plants are potentially harmful and should not be eaten.

Is Passiflora caerulea poisonous?

Poisoning. Blue passionflower leaves and unripe fruit contain cyanogenic glycosides which turn into cyanide when eaten. It can cause nausea and vomiting in humans and animals. Toxic parts of the plant are bitter and not usually eaten so poisoning is not common and rarely serious.

Is Passiflora caerulea invasive?

Cultivation. Passiflora caerulea is widely cultivated as a wall-climber or as groundcover. Though hardy down to −10 °C (14 °F), it requires a sheltered position facing south or west (in the Northern Hemisphere). It can become invasive, the twining shoots constantly appearing unless eradicated.

Do all Passiflora produce fruit?

Not all passion flowers produce fruit Now, not every passion flower will bear fruit. The first is Passiflora edulis edulis, the one that turns into the purple passion fruit we all know. And the second is Passiflora edulis flavicarpa, which turns yellow when the fruit is perfectly ripe.

Is Passiflora invasive?

Passion vine is an extremely fast growing vine that can be invasive. It is an important addition to your garden because it is a host plant to Zebra Longwing and the Gulf Fritillary butterfly. Heard it could be invasive, but have never found it growing in another area.

How do I get rid of Passiflora?

Either pulling them and/or spot spraying with a glyphosate product can help to eradicate them. The longer they are allowed to grow, the more tenacious the root system. If you do want to keep one or two plants, be sure to harvest the fruit before it is fully mature to prevent any from reseeding.

Is passion flower bad for your liver?

Passionflower is an extract of the flowers of the plant Passiflora incarnata that is claimed to have natural sedative properties and to be useful for treatment of anxiety and insomnia. Passionflower has not been implicated in causing serum enzyme elevations or clinically apparent liver injury.

What kind of fruit does Passiflora caerulea produce?

Its leaves are palmate and fragrant, flowers blue-white with a prominent fringe of coronal filaments in bands of blue, white, and brown. The ovoid orange fruit, growing to 6 cm (2 in), is edible but bland.

Is the Passiflora caerulea a ground climber?

Passiflora caerulea is widely cultivated as a wall-climber or as groundcover. Though hardy down to −10 °C (14 °F), it requires a sheltered position facing south or west. It can become invasive, the twining shoots constantly appearing unless eradicated. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit.

When to prune Passiflora caerulea in the UK?

Vigorous and trouble-free, it will quickly cover a sunny wall or fence, and tolerates a bit of shade. For best results grow Passiflora caerulea in moist but well-drained soil against a sheltered wall in full sun. Prune back in early spring if necessary. It may need winter protection in northern regions.

Is the Passiflora caerulea poisonous to bees?

Passiflora caerulea is known for attracting bees and beneficial insects. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers. Is Passiflora caerulea poisonous?