Status:
valid
Authors:
Garay
Source:
wcs
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Svensk Bot. Tidskr. 47: 196 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000318525
Common Names
- Colombian Baskervilla
- Colombian Baskervilla Tree
- Colombian Baskervilla Shrub
Synonyms
- Baskervilla nicaraguensis Hamer & Garay [unknown]
Description
Baskervilla colombiana (also called Colombian Basket Vine, among many other common names) is a perennial vine native to Colombia. It has a twining habit and grows up to 4 m tall. Its leaves are alternate, glossy, dark green, and ovate. It is found in rainforest and in wet and dry sclerophyll forest.
Uses & Benefits
Baskervilla colombiana is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber. It is also used as a traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Baskervilla colombiana has white flowers with a subtle fragrance. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Baskervilla colombiana is a small evergreen shrub native to tropical Asia. It is usually propagated by cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Once the cuttings are established, they should be transplanted into individual containers and grown in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Baskervilla colombiana
Baskervilla colombiana is native to Colombia.
Baskervilla colombiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Baskervilla colombiana?
Baskervilla colombiana
What is the common name of Baskervilla colombiana?
Colombian Basket Vine
What is the natural habitat of Baskervilla colombiana?
Tropical rainforest
Species in the Baskervilla genus
Baskervilla assurgens,
Baskervilla auriculata,
Baskervilla boliviana,
Baskervilla colombiana,
Baskervilla leptantha,
Baskervilla machupicchuensis,
Baskervilla paranaensis,
Baskervilla pastasae,
Baskervilla stenopetala,
Baskervilla venezuelana,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,