Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
rubrocincta
ID:
616396

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.V.Morton

Source:
cmp

Year:
1945

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 35: 129 (1945)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615728

Common Names

  • Scarlet Star
  • Jewel Orchid
  • Red-Banded Columnea

Searching for Columnea rubrocincta? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Dalbergaria rubrocincta (C.V.Morton) Wiehler [unknown]

Description

Columnea rubrocincta (also called Red-Banded Columnea, among many other common names) is a tropical epiphytic shrub native to Central America and northern South America. It has small, ovate leaves and bright red flowers. It is found in tropical forests, often growing on tree trunks and branches.

Uses & Benefits

Columnea rubrocincta 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

The flower of Columnea rubrocincta is a small, tubular, yellow-orange flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.

Searching for Columnea rubrocincta? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Columnea rubrocincta can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division. It prefers a bright, indirect light and should be watered when the soil is dry. Fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Columnea rubrocincta

Columnea rubrocincta is native to the tropical forests of Colombia and Ecuador.

Columnea rubrocincta FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Columnea rubrocincta?

Columnea rubrocincta prefers temperatures between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit.

What is the optimal light for Columnea rubrocincta?

Columnea rubrocincta prefers bright, indirect light.

What type of soil is best for Columnea rubrocincta?

Columnea rubrocincta prefers a well-draining, peat-based soil.

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