Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
foreroi
ID:
749236

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Amaya

Source:
ksu

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 34: 302 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748569



Common Names

  • Columnea foreroi
  • Foreroi Columnea
  • Foreroi


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Description

Columnea foreroi (also called Columnea foreroi, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial shrub with a spreading habit and small, ovate leaves. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Colombia and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Columnea foreroi is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Columnea foreroi has bright orange flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves with a white midrib.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Columnea foreroi is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to Colombia and is found in dry, open areas. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Columnea foreroi

Columnea foreroi is native to Colombia.

Columnea foreroi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Columnea foreroi?

Columnea foreroi

What is the common name of Columnea foreroi?

Forero's Columnea

What is the natural habitat of Columnea foreroi?

Tropical forests

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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