Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
longipedicellata
ID:
1330394

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Amaya, Clavijo & O.H.Marín

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 217: 273 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342848

Common Names

  • Columnea longipedicellata
  • Longipedicellata Columnea
  • Longipedicellata Plant

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Description

Columnea longipedicellata (also called Long-pedicelled columnea, among many other common names) is a perennial vine that grows up to 10 meters long. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is found in desert scrub, grasslands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Columnea longipedicellata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Columnea longipedicellata are yellow and have a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Columnea longipedicellata is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. When grown from seed, it should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a warm, humid environment. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it every few weeks.

Where to Find Columnea longipedicellata

Columnea longipedicellata is native to South America and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It can be found in the wild in Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, and Ecuador.

Columnea longipedicellata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Columnea longipedicellata?

Columnea longipedicellata

What is the family of Columnea longipedicellata?

Gesneriaceae

Where is Columnea longipedicellata found?

Central America

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.
Laura Clavijo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Clavijo' in the authors string.
Oscar Humberto Marín: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.H.Marín' in the authors string.