Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
citriflora
ID:
616145

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.E.Skog

Source:
cmp

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Selbyana 24: 139 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615477



Common Names

  • Columnea Citriflora
  • Lemon-Flowered Columnea
  • Citriflora Columnea


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Synonyms

  • Trichantha citrina Wiehler [unknown]

Description

Columnea citriflora (also called Citrus-Flowered Columnea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is an epiphytic shrub native to Colombia, typically found growing in wet montane forests. It has small, ovate leaves with white veins and yellow-orange flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Columnea citriflora is an attractive 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 citriflora has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Columnea citriflora is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 4 feet. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Columnea citriflora

Columnea citriflora can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Columnea citriflora FAQ

What is the common name of Columnea citriflora?

Lemon Columnea

What is the optimal temperature for Columnea citriflora?

The optimal temperature for Columnea citriflora is between 65-75°F (18-24°C)

What is the optimal humidity for Columnea citriflora?

The optimal humidity for Columnea citriflora is between 40-60%

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-2731714: Based on the initial data import
Laurence Skog (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.E.Skog' in the authors string.