Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
oblongifolia
ID:
616336

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rusby

Source:
cmp

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Mem. Torrey Bot. Club 6: 98 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615668



Common Names

  • Oblong-leaved Columnea
  • Oblong-leaved Goldfish Plant
  • Oblong-leaved Wax Plant


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Synonyms

  • Ortholoma oblongifolium (Rusby) Wiehler [unknown]
  • Trichantha oblongifolia (Rusby) Wiehler [unknown]

Description

Columnea oblongifolia (also called Oblong-leaf 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 oblongifolia is an ornamental plant used in hanging baskets and window boxes. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and as a houseplant. It has attractive foliage and flowers and is easy to care for.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Columnea oblongifolia has bright yellow flowers with red spots and a long, tubular shape. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green with long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Columnea oblongifolia 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 oblongifolia

Columnea oblongifolia is native to Central America, including Costa Rica, Panama, and Nicaragua.

Columnea oblongifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Columnea oblongifolia?

Columnea oblongifolia

What type of plant is Columnea oblongifolia?

Tropical epiphyte

Where is Columnea oblongifolia 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