Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
cruenta
ID:
616173

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.D.Morley

Source:
cmp

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 60: 458 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615505

Common Names

  • Cruenta Columnea
  • Columnea Cruenta
  • Cruenta

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Synonyms

  • Dalbergaria cruenta (Morley) Wiehler [unknown]

Description

Columnea cruenta (also called 'Bloody Columnea', among many other common names) is an epiphytic shrub native to Central and South America. It has long, thin stems with oval, leathery leaves and small, red flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady forests and on the trunks of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Columnea cruenta is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Columnea cruenta has bright yellow, tubular flowers with five petals. The flowers are borne in clusters at the end of the stems. The seeds are small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Columnea cruenta can be propagated by stem cuttings or by division of the rootstock. It prefers a warm, humid environment with plenty of light and regular watering. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Columnea cruenta

Columnea cruenta can be found in Colombia.

Columnea cruenta FAQ

What is the common name of Columnea cruenta?

Bloody Columnea

What is the optimal temperature for Columnea cruenta?

The optimal temperature for Columnea cruenta is between 65-75°F (18-24°C)

What is the optimal humidity for Columnea cruenta?

The optimal humidity for Columnea cruenta is between 40-60%

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-2731740: Based on the initial data import
Brian D. Morley (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.D.Morley' in the authors string.