Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
angustata
ID:
616094

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wiehler) L.E.Skog

Source:
cmp

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 65: 844 (1978 publ. 1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615426

Common Names

  • Columnea Angustata
  • Narrow-Leaved Columnea
  • Angustata Columnea

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Synonyms

  • Pentadenia sericea (Mansf.) Wiehler [unknown]
  • Pentadenia lutea M.Freiberg [unknown]
  • Columnea ecuadorana (Wiehler) L.E.Skog [unknown]
  • Columnea sericea Mansf. [unknown]
  • Pentadenia angustata Wiehler [unknown]
  • Pentadenia ecuadorana Wiehler [unknown]

Description

Columnea angustata (also called Narrow Columnea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is an epiphytic shrub native to Colombia, typically found growing in wet montane forests. It has small, ovate leaves with white veins and yellow-orange flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Columnea angustata is an attractive ornamental plant, often grown in hanging baskets or pots. It can also be used as a ground cover or as a border plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Columnea angustata has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Columnea angustata can be propagated from seed or stem cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and given plenty of light.

Where to Find Columnea angustata

Columnea angustata is native to the Caribbean and Central America.

Columnea angustata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Columnea angustata?

Columnea angustata

What is the common name of Columnea angustata?

Narrow Gloxinia

What is the natural habitat of Columnea angustata?

Tropical forests

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-2731667: Based on the initial data import
Hans Wiehler (1930-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wiehler' in the authors string.
Laurence Skog (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.E.Skog' in the authors string.