Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
rangelii
ID:
1333400

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Amaya & O.H.Marín

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Caldasia 34: 70 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345854



Common Names

  • Columnea
  • Rangelii
  • Rangel's Columnea


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Description

Columnea rangelii (also called Rangel's Columnea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with yellow flowers. It is native to Colombia and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Columnea rangelii 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 rangelii 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 rangelii is a shrub species native to Colombia. It can be propagated from cuttings or by division of the stems. It prefers a sunny, well-drained location and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It should be kept in a well-draining soil and watered regularly. Fertilizer should be applied in the spring and summer months.

Where to Find Columnea rangelii

Columnea rangelii is native to Colombia.

Columnea rangelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Columnea rangelii?

Columnea rangelii

What type of plant is Columnea rangelii?

It is a species of flowering plant in the Gesneriaceae family.

Where is Columnea rangelii found?

It is found in 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

Marisol Amaya: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Amaya' in the authors string.
Oscar Humberto Marín: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.H.Marín' in the authors string.