Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
albiflora
ID:
616089

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.P.Kvist & L.E.Skog

Source:
cmp

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Allertonia 6: 348 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615421



Common Names

  • Columnea Albiflora
  • White-Flowered Columnea
  • Albiflora Columnea


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Synonyms

  • Dalbergaria albiflora (L.P.Kvist & L.E.Skog) Wiehler [unknown]

Description

Columnea albiflora (also called White-flowered Columnea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Columnea albiflora is a popular ornamental plant, often grown in hanging baskets or pots. It can also be used as a ground cover or as a border plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Columnea albiflora has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Columnea albiflora can be propagated from seed or stem cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and given plenty of light.

Where to Find Columnea albiflora

Columnea albiflora is native to the Caribbean and Central America.

Columnea albiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Columnea albiflora?

Columnea albiflora

What is the common name of Columnea albiflora?

White-flowered Columnea

What is the habitat of Columnea albiflora?

Dry open woods, clearings, roadsides, and sandy fields

Species in the Columnea genus

Columnea albiflora, Columnea aliena, Columnea allenii, Columnea ambigua, Columnea ampliata, Columnea angustata, Columnea anisophylla, Columnea antiocana, Columnea argentea, Columnea arguta, Columnea asteroloma, Columnea atahualpae, Columnea aurantia, Columnea aurea, Columnea bilabiata, Columnea billbergiana, Columnea brenneri, Columnea brevipila, Columnea byrsina, Columnea calotricha, Columnea canarina, Columnea capillosa, Columnea cerropirrana, Columnea chiricana, Columnea chrysotricha, Columnea ciliata, Columnea citriflora, Columnea cobana, Columnea colombiana, Columnea consanguinea, Columnea coronata, Columnea coronocrypta, Columnea crassa, Columnea crassicaulis, Columnea crassifolia, Columnea cruenta, Columnea cuspidata, Columnea dictyophylla, Columnea dimidiata, Columnea dissimilis, Columnea domingensis, Columnea dressleri, Columnea eburnea, Columnea elongatifolia, Columnea ericae, Columnea erythrophaea, Columnea erythrophylla, Columnea eubracteata, Columnea fawcettii, Columnea fernandezii,

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2731662: Based on the initial data import
Lars Peter Kvist (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.P.Kvist' in the authors string.
Laurence Skog (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.E.Skog' in the authors string.