Columellia lucida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Bruniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lucida
ID:
918924
Status:
valid
Authors:
Danguy & Cherm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 28: 436 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918259
Common Names
- Columellia lucida
- Shiny Columellia
- Shiny Lily
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Columellia lucida (also called Shining Columella, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is a perennial herb with a creeping habit, growing up to 20 cm tall. It is native to Brazil and is found in montane forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Columellia lucida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a source of food and medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Columellia lucida are small and white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Columellia lucida is a perennial herb native to China and can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in a pot or in the garden.
Where to Find Columellia lucida
Columellia lucida is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.
Species in the Columellia genus
Species in the Columelliaceae family
References
Henri Chermezon (1885-1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cherm.' in the authors string.
Paul Auguste Danguy (1862-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Danguy' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:63491-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.