Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
fritschii
ID:
616220

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rusby) J.F.Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 44: 58 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615552

Common Names

  • Fritsch's Columnea
  • Fritschii Columnea
  • Fritsch's Silver-Leaf Columnea

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Synonyms

  • Fluckigeria fritschii Rusby [unknown]
  • Kohlerianthus fritschii Fritsch [unknown]
  • Pentadenia fritschii (Rusby) Wiehler [unknown]

Description

Columnea fritschii (also called 'Fritsch's 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, yellow flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady forests and on the trunks of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Columnea fritschii is a popular houseplant that is known for its attractive foliage and colorful flowers. It is a great choice for hanging baskets, as it is a trailing plant that can cascade down from a pot or basket. It is easy to care for and requires minimal maintenance. It can also be used to add color and texture to a home or office space.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Columnea fritschii has small, yellow flowers with a red center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Columnea fritschii can be propagated by stem cuttings or seed. Stem cuttings should be taken from mature plants and placed in a warm, humid environment. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Both stem cuttings and seeds should be kept moist but not wet.

Where to Find Columnea fritschii

Columnea fritschii is native to the Caribbean and Central America.

Columnea fritschii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Columnea fritschii?

Columnea fritschii

What type of plant is Columnea fritschii?

A flowering plant

What is the natural habitat of Columnea fritschii?

Tropical rainforest

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-2731783: Based on the initial data import
Henry Hurd Rusby (1855-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rusby' in the authors string.
James Foley Smith: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Sm.' in the authors string.