Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
lanata
ID:
616279

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Seem.) Kuntze

Source:
cmp

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 472 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615611



Common Names

  • Woolly Columnea
  • Woolly Goldfish Plant
  • Woolly Wax Plant


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Synonyms

  • Alloplectus lanatus Seem. [unknown]
  • Dalbergaria lanata (Seem.) Wiehler [unknown]
  • Dalbergia lanata (Seem.) Wiehler [unknown]

Description

Columnea lanata (also called 'Woolly Columnea', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, and it grows in tropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Columnea lanata is a popular houseplant, often grown for its attractive foliage and colorful flowers. It is a great choice for hanging baskets, as it is a trailing plant that can cascade down from a pot or basket. It is easy to care for and requires minimal maintenance. It can also be used to add color and texture to a home or office space.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Columnea lanata var. coccinea M.Amaya

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Columnea lanata is a bright yellow-orange with a red center. The seed is small and round with a light brown color. The seedlings are small and delicate with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Columnea lanata can be propagated by stem cuttings or by division of the rootstock. It prefers a warm, humid environment with plenty of light and regular watering. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Columnea lanata

Columnea lanata is native to Colombia.

Columnea lanata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Columnea lanata?

Columnea lanata

What is the common name of Columnea lanata?

Woolly Gloxinia

What is the natural habitat of Columnea lanata?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2731841: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
Berthold Carl Seemann (1825-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seem.' in the authors string.