Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
lehmannii
ID:
616284

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mansf.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 41: 146 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615616



Common Names

  • Lehmann's Columnea
  • Lehmann's Goldfish Plant
  • Lehmann's Wax Plant


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Synonyms

  • Ortholoma lehmannii (Mansf.) Wiehler [unknown]
  • Trichantha lehmannii (Mansf.) Wiehler [unknown]

Description

Columnea lehmannii (also called 'Lehmann's 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 lehmannii is an ornamental plant that is often used in hanging baskets or as a ground cover in gardens. It has bright green foliage and produces small, yellow flowers. It is also used in terrariums and as an indoor houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Columnea lehmannii 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 lehmannii 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 lehmannii

Columnea lehmannii is native to Colombia.

Columnea lehmannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Columnea lehmannii?

Columnea lehmannii

What is the common name of Columnea lehmannii?

Lehmann's Gloxinia

What is the natural habitat of Columnea lehmannii?

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