Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
florida
ID:
616217

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.V.Morton

Source:
cmp

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 27: 310 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615549



Common Names

  • Florida Columnea
  • Florida-Leaf Columnea
  • Florida-Leaved Columnea


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Synonyms

  • Dalbergaria florida (C.V.Morton) Wiehler [unknown]

Description

Columnea florida (also called 'Flowering Columnea', among many other common names) is an epiphytic shrub native to Central and South America. It has long, thin stems with oval, leathery leaves and small, yellow flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady forests and on the trunks of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Columnea florida is used for its ornamental value in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Columnea florida 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 florida can be propagated by stem cuttings or seed. Stem cuttings should be taken from mature plants and placed in a warm, humid environment. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Both stem cuttings and seeds should be kept moist but not wet.

Where to Find Columnea florida

Columnea florida is native to the Caribbean and Central America.

Columnea florida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Columnea florida?

Columnea florida

What type of plant is Columnea florida?

A flowering plant

What is the natural habitat of Columnea florida?

Tropical rainforest

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,

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