Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
sanguinolenta
ID:
616403

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hanst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 34: 389 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615735



Common Names

  • Bloody Columnea
  • Blood-Red Columnea
  • Sanguinolenta Columnea


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Synonyms

  • Stenanthus sanguinolentus Klotzsch ex Oerst. [unknown]
  • Columnea costaricensis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Crantzia costaricensis Fritsch [unknown]
  • Ortholoma sanguinolentum (Klotzsch ex Oerst.) Wiehler [unknown]
  • Stenanthus squarrosus Klotzsch ex Oerst. [unknown]
  • Trichantha sanguinolenta (Oerst.) Wiehler [unknown]

Description

Columnea sanguinolenta (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 sanguinolenta 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 sanguinolenta 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 sanguinolenta 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 sanguinolenta

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

Columnea sanguinolenta FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Columnea sanguinolenta?

Columnea sanguinolenta prefers temperatures between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit.

What is the optimal light for Columnea sanguinolenta?

Columnea sanguinolenta prefers bright, indirect light.

What type of soil is best for Columnea sanguinolenta?

Columnea sanguinolenta 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,

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