Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
ovatifolia
ID:
616343

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.P.Kvist & L.E.Skog

Source:
cmp

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Allertonia 6: 393 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615675

Common Names

  • Ovatifolia Columnea
  • Ovatifolia-Leaf Columnea
  • Ovatifolia-Leaved Columnea

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Synonyms

  • Pentadenia ovatifolia (L.P.Kvist & L.E.Skog) Wiehler [unknown]

Description

Columnea ovatifolia (also called oval-leaved columnea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 15 feet tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in dry, rocky, open woods and thickets. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and ovate in shape, with a smooth margin and a pointed tip. The bark is gray and smooth.

Uses & Benefits

Columnea ovatifolia is an ornamental plant used in hanging baskets and window boxes. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and as a houseplant. It has attractive foliage and flowers and is easy to care for.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Columnea ovatifolia has bright yellow flowers with red spots and a long, tubular shape. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green with long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Columnea ovatifolia is a small, epiphytic shrub with long, narrow leaves. It is native to Colombia and Venezuela. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and placed in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Columnea ovatifolia

Columnea ovatifolia is native to Central America, including Costa Rica, Panama, and Nicaragua.

Columnea ovatifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Columnea ovatifolia?

Columnea ovatifolia

What type of plant is Columnea ovatifolia?

Tropical epiphyte

Where is Columnea ovatifolia native to?

Colombia

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-2731903: Based on the initial data import
Lars Peter Kvist (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.P.Kvist' in the authors string.
Laurence Skog (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.E.Skog' in the authors string.