Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
spathulata
ID:
616435

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mansf.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 14: 37 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615767



Common Names

  • Spathulata Columnea
  • Spatulate Columnea
  • Spatulate Jewel Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Pentadenia microsepala (C.V.Morton) Wiehler [unknown]
  • Alloplectus microsepalus C.V.Morton [unknown]
  • Columnea microsepala (C.V.Morton) L.P.Kvist & L.E.Skog [unknown]
  • Columnea zapotalana (Wiehler) L.E.Skog [unknown]
  • Pentadenia zapotalana Wiehler [unknown]
  • Pentadenia rubriacuta Wiehler [unknown]
  • Pentadenia spathulata (Mansf.) Wiehler [unknown]

Description

Columnea spathulata (also called Spatulate 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 spathulata is a popular houseplant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is known to attract hummingbirds and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Columnea spathulata has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have thin, green stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Columnea spathulata is an epiphytic shrub that can be grown in hanging baskets or mounted on a slab. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept evenly moist. Propagation is done by stem cuttings or division of the root ball.

Where to Find Columnea spathulata

Columnea spathulata is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Columnea spathulata FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Columnea spathulata?

Columnea spathulata prefers temperatures between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit.

What is the optimal light for Columnea spathulata?

Columnea spathulata prefers bright, indirect light.

What type of soil is best for Columnea spathulata?

Columnea spathulata 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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