Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Amaya
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Caldasia 36: 262 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345884
Common Names
- Columnea figueroae
- Figueroa's Columnea
- Figueroae Columnea
Description
Columnea figueroae (also called Columnea figueroae, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in open woodlands and grasslands. This species grows to a height of 1-2 m, and has yellowish-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Columnea figueroae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Columnea figueroae has small, white flowers with yellowish-green lips. The seed capsules are small and contain small, black seeds. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Columnea figueroae is an epiphytic shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is best propagated from stem cuttings taken in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet and place in a bright, indirect light. The cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Columnea figueroae
Columnea figueroae can be found in the tropical forests of Costa Rica.
Columnea figueroae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Columnea figueroae?
Columnea figueroae
What is the natural habitat of Columnea figueroae?
It is native to Costa Rica.
What are the common names of Columnea figueroae?
It is commonly known as Figueroa's Columnea.
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
Marisol Amaya: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Amaya' in the authors string.