Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Bruniales
Species:
weberbaueri
ID:
919018

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 7: 358 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918353

Common Names

  • Columellia weberbaueri
  • Weberbaueri Columellia
  • Columellia Weberbaueri

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Description

Columellia weberbaueri (also called Weberbauer's Columella, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is a perennial herb with a creeping habit, growing up to 20 cm tall. It is native to Brazil and is found in montane forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Columellia weberbaueri has been used as an ornamental plant and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Columellia weberbaueri are small and white. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Columellia weberbaueri is a terrestrial orchid native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground in a shady spot. It prefers a well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter. Propagation is done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Columellia weberbaueri

Columellia weberbaueri is native to Peru and can be found in the Andes Mountains.

References

Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:63498-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.