Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
carinata
ID:
1325267

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.L.Clark & L.E.Skog

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 65: 186 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337721



Common Names

  • Carinate Columnea
  • Columnea
  • Columnea Carinata


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Description

Columnea carinata (also called Carinate Columnea, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to tropical Asia, from India to Indonesia. It grows in moist forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Columnea carinata is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers and foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Columnea carinata has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Columnea carinata is a tropical shrub native to Central America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-mature wood and rooted in a moist medium. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be protected from strong winds.

Where to Find Columnea carinata

Columnea carinata is native to Costa Rica and can be found in the rainforests of the Caribbean lowlands.

Columnea carinata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Columnea carinata?

Columnea carinata

What type of plant is Columnea carinata?

Columnea carinata is a species of flowering plant

Where is Columnea carinata native to?

Columnea carinata is native to Ecuador

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.
Laurence Skog (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.E.Skog' in the authors string.