Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
tenensis
ID:
616454

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wiehler) B.Morley

Source:
cmp

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Garden (London, 1975+) 100: 438 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615786



Common Names

  • Tenensis Columnea
  • Tenens Columnea
  • Tenens Jewel Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Trichantha tenensis Wiehler [unknown]

Description

Columnea tenensis (also called Tenens 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 tenensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It can be used to attract butterflies and hummingbirds, and is also known for its air-purifying properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Columnea tenensis 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 tenensis 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 tenensis

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

Columnea tenensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Columnea tenensis?

Columnea tenensis

What is the family of Columnea tenensis?

Gesneriaceae

What is the origin of Columnea tenensis?

Central America

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2732008: Based on the initial data import
Hans Wiehler (1930-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wiehler' in the authors string.