Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
mastersonii
ID:
616308

Status:
valid

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

Source:
cmp

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Novon 7: 414 (1997 publ. 1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615640



Common Names

  • Masterson's Columnea
  • Masterson's Goldfish Plant
  • Masterson's Wax Plant


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Synonyms

  • Columnea cinerea L.P.Kvist & L.E.Skog [unknown]
  • Dalbergaria mastersonii Wiehler [unknown]

Description

Columnea mastersonii (also called Masterson's Columnea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Columnea mastersonii is a popular houseplant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is known to attract hummingbirds and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Columnea mastersonii 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 mastersonii is a small, epiphytic shrub with long, narrow leaves. It is native to Colombia and Venezuela. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and placed in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Columnea mastersonii

Columnea mastersonii is native to Colombia.

Columnea mastersonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Columnea mastersonii?

Columnea mastersonii

What type of plant is Columnea mastersonii?

Tropical epiphyte

Where is Columnea mastersonii native to?

Colombia

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-2731870: 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.