Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
scandens
ID:
616407

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 938 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615739



Common Names

  • Climbing Columnea
  • Scandens Columnea
  • Climbing Jewel Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Aponoa repens Raf. [unknown]
  • Columnea aripoensis Britton [unknown]
  • Columnea coccinea Hanst. [unknown]
  • Columnea fendleri Sprague [unknown]
  • Columnea mentiens B.D.Morley [unknown]
  • Columnea microcalyx fucata B.D.Morley [unknown]
  • Columnea repens Raf. [unknown]
  • Columnea rotundifolia Salisb. [unknown]
  • Columnea scandens aripoensis (Britton) C.V.Morton [unknown]
  • Columnea scandens australis C.V.Morton [unknown]
  • Columnea scandens fendleri (Sprague) B.D.Morley [unknown]
  • Columnea scandens martinicensis Stehlé [unknown]
  • Columnea scandens montserratensis Stehlé [unknown]
  • Columnea scandens vincentina C.V.Morton [unknown]
  • Columnea speciosa C.Presl [unknown]
  • Columnea tocoensis Britton [unknown]
  • Columnea tulae flava Urb. [unknown]
  • Columnea tulae rubra Urb. [unknown]
  • Columnea villosa Willd. [unknown]
  • Glycanthes scandens Raf. [unknown]

Description

Columnea scandens (also called Climbing 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 scandens 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 scandens has small, yellow flowers with a red center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Columnea scandens 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 scandens

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

Columnea scandens FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Columnea scandens?

Columnea scandens prefers temperatures between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit.

What is the optimal light for Columnea scandens?

Columnea scandens prefers bright, indirect light.

What type of soil is best for Columnea scandens?

Columnea scandens 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