Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
sanguinea
ID:
616399

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hanst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 24: 384 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615731



Common Names

  • Blood-Red Columnea
  • Bloody Columnea
  • Sanguinea Columnea


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Synonyms

  • Tussacia sanguinea Heynh. [unknown]
  • Alloplectus affinis (C.V.Morton) Stearn [unknown]
  • Alloplectus aureonitens (Hook.) Stearn [unknown]
  • Alloplectus cubensis (Urb.) Stearn [unknown]
  • Alloplectus sanguineus (Pers.) Mart. ex Poepp. [unknown]
  • Besleria sanguinea Pers. [unknown]
  • Collandra atronitens G.Don ex Loudon [unknown]
  • Collandra aureonitens Hanst. [unknown]
  • Collandra phoenicea G.Don ex Loudon [unknown]
  • Collandra picta Lem. [unknown]
  • Collandra pilosa Lem. [unknown]
  • Collandra sanguinea Griseb. [unknown]
  • Columnea affinis C.V.Morton [unknown]
  • Columnea aureonitens Hook. [unknown]
  • Columnea cubensis Britton [unknown]
  • Columnea grandifolia Rusby [unknown]
  • Columnea sanguinea cubensis Urb. [unknown]
  • Columnea sanguinea trinitensis C.V.Morton [unknown]
  • Dalbergaria aureonitens (Hook.) Wiehler [unknown]
  • Dalbergaria cubensis (Urb.) Borhidi [unknown]
  • Dalbergaria phoenicea Tussac [unknown]
  • Dalbergaria sanguinea Steud. [unknown]
  • Gesneria pilosa hort. ex Lem. [unknown]
  • Vireya sanguinolenta Raf. [unknown]
  • Alloplectus sanguineus Mart. [unknown]
  • Hematophyla villosa Raf. [unknown]

Description

Columnea sanguinea (also called Blood-Red Columnea, among many other common names) is a tropical epiphytic shrub native to Central America and northern South America. It has small, ovate leaves and bright red flowers. It is found in tropical forests, often growing on tree trunks and branches.

Uses & Benefits

Columnea sanguinea 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 sanguinea 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 sanguinea can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division. It prefers a bright, indirect light and should be watered when the soil is dry. Fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Columnea sanguinea

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

Columnea sanguinea FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Columnea sanguinea?

Columnea sanguinea prefers temperatures between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit.

What is the optimal light for Columnea sanguinea?

Columnea sanguinea prefers bright, indirect light.

What type of soil is best for Columnea sanguinea?

Columnea sanguinea prefers a well-draining, peat-based soil.

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