Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
megafolia
ID:
1333415

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.E.Skog & M.Amaya

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Caldasia 35: 277 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345869



Common Names

  • Columnea
  • Megafolia
  • Large-Leaved Columnea


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Description

Columnea megafolia (also called Large-leaved Columnea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with yellow flowers. It is native to Central America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Columnea megafolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It has a pleasant fragrance and is often used in floral arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Columnea megafolia is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Columnea megafolia is an epiphytic shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is best propagated from stem cuttings taken in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet and place in a bright, indirect light. The cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Columnea megafolia

Columnea megafolia can be found in the tropical forests of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Columnea megafolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Columnea megafolia?

Columnea megafolia

What is the natural habitat of Columnea megafolia?

It is native to Costa Rica.

What are the common names of Columnea megafolia?

It is commonly known as Large-leaved Columnea.

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

Laurence Skog (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.E.Skog' in the authors string.
Marisol Amaya: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Amaya' in the authors string.