Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
antennifera
ID:
1323528

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.L.Clark & Clavijo

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 6: 385 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335982



Common Names

  • Antennifera Columnea
  • Antennifera Gloxinia
  • Gloxinia Antennifera


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Description

Columnea antennifera (also called Antenniferous Columnea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with lanceolate leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Colombia and is found in the Antioquia region. It grows in rocky and sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Columnea antennifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for medicinal purposes. It has a number of benefits, including its ability to reduce inflammation, improve digestion, and boost immunity.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Columnea antennifera has yellow flowers that are about 2 cm in diameter. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Columnea antennifera is a species of flowering plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is native to Colombia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not soggy. Propagation is done through division or by seed.

Where to Find Columnea antennifera

Columnea antennifera is found in the mountains of Colombia.

Columnea antennifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Columnea antennifera?

Columnea antennifera

What is the family of Columnea antennifera?

Gesneriaceae

Where is Columnea antennifera native to?

Central America

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

John Littner Clark (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.L.Clark' in the authors string.
Laura Clavijo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Clavijo' in the authors string.