Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
purpurata
ID:
616371

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hanst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 34: 386 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615703



Common Names

  • Columnea Purpurata
  • Purpurata Columnea
  • Purpurata Plant


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Synonyms

  • Alloplectus viridis (C.V.Morton) D.N.Gibson [unknown]
  • Columnea cinnabarina C.V.Morton & Raymond [unknown]
  • Columnea viridis C.V.Morton [unknown]

Description

Columnea purpurata (also called Purple Columnea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is a small, epiphytic shrub with small, ovate leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean, and is commonly found in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Columnea purpurata is a popular houseplant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It can be used to add color and texture to any room. It is also a great choice for terrariums and hanging baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Columnea purpurata is a small, tubular, yellow-orange flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Columnea purpurata is a small, epiphytic shrub native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division of the root system. It should be grown in a bright, humid location with good air circulation. The soil should be well-draining and slightly acidic. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Columnea purpurata

Columnea purpurata is native to the tropical forests of Colombia and Ecuador.

Columnea purpurata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Columnea purpurata?

Columnea purpurata

What is the common name of Columnea purpurata?

Purple Columnea

What is the natural habitat of Columnea purpurata?

Tropical forests of Central and South America

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,

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