Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
colombiana
ID:
616153

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wiehler) L.P.Kvist & L.E.Skog

Source:
cmp

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Allertonia 6: 385 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615485



Common Names

  • Columnea Colombiana
  • Colombian Columnea
  • Colombiana Columnea


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Synonyms

  • Pentadenia colombiana Wiehler [unknown]

Description

Columnea colombiana (also called Colombian 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 colombiana is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Columnea colombiana has small, tubular flowers that are usually yellow or orange in color. The flowers are borne in clusters at the end of the stems. The seeds are small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Columnea colombiana 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 colombiana

Columnea colombiana can be found in Colombia.

Columnea colombiana FAQ

What is the common name of Columnea colombiana?

Colombian Columnea

What is the optimal temperature for Columnea colombiana?

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

What is the optimal humidity for Columnea colombiana?

The optimal humidity for Columnea colombiana 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-2731721: Based on the initial data import
Hans Wiehler (1930-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wiehler' in the authors string.
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.