Ronnbergia columbiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
columbiana
ID:
523871
Status:
valid
Authors:
É.Morren
Source:
wcs
Year:
1885
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Hort. 35: 82 (1885)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523203
Common Names
- Ronnbergia columbiana
- Columbian Ronnbergia
- Columbiana Ronnbergia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ronnbergia columbiana (also called Columbian Ronnbergia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It has dark green, glossy leaves and white or pink flowers. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in moist forests and grasslands at altitudes of up to 3,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Ronnbergia columbiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ronnbergia columbiana flowers are white, bell-shaped and about 1 cm long. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ronnbergia columbiana is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize in the spring and summer months.
Where to Find Ronnbergia columbiana
Ronnbergia columbiana can be found in Colombia.
Ronnbergia columbiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ronnbergia columbiana?
Ronnbergia columbiana
What is the common name of Ronnbergia columbiana?
Columbiana
What is the natural habitat of Ronnbergia columbiana?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Ronnbergia genus
Ronnbergia campanulata, Ronnbergia columbiana, Ronnbergia deleonii, Ronnbergia explodens, Ronnbergia hathewayi, Ronnbergia killipiana, Ronnbergia maidifolia, Ronnbergia morreniana, Ronnbergia drakeana, Ronnbergia allenii, Ronnbergia weberbaueri, Ronnbergia wuelfinghoffii, Ronnbergia viridispica, Ronnbergia veitchii, Ronnbergia tonduzii, Ronnbergia subpetiolata, Ronnbergia involucrata, Ronnbergia germinyana, Ronnbergia fraseri, Ronnbergia aciculosa,
Species in the Bromeliaceae family
Acanthostachys pitcairnioides, Acanthostachys strobilacea, Acanthostachys calcicola, Aechmea abbreviata, Aechmea aculeatosepala, Aechmea alba, Aechmea alegrensis, Aechmea alopecurus, Aechmea ampla, Aechmea andersonii, Aechmea angustifolia, Aechmea anomala, Aechmea apocalyptica, Aechmea aquilega, Aechmea araneosa, Aechmea arenaria, Aechmea aripensis, Aechmea azurea, Aechmea bahiana, Aechmea bambusoides, Aechmea biflora, Aechmea blanchetiana, Aechmea blumenavii, Aechmea bocainensis, Aechmea brachystachys, Aechmea bracteata, Aechmea brassicoides, Aechmea brevicollis, Aechmea bromeliifolia, Aechmea bruggeri, Aechmea caesia, Aechmea callichroma, Aechmea calyculata, Aechmea campanulata, Aechmea candida, Aechmea cariocae, Aechmea carvalhoi, Aechmea castanea, Aechmea castelnavii, Aechmea cathcartii, Aechmea caudata, Aechmea chantinii, Aechmea coelestis, Aechmea colombiana, Aechmea comata, Aechmea conferta, Aechmea confusa, Aechmea conifera, Aechmea costantinii, Aechmea contracta,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:124676-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].