Columnea suffruticosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
suffruticosa
ID:
616449
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.F.Sm. & L.E.Skog
Source:
cmp
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Novon 3: 190 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615781
Common Names
- Suffruticosa Columnea
- Shrubby Columnea
- Shrubby Jewel Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Columnea suffruticosa (also called Shrubby 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 suffruticosa is a popular houseplant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is known to attract hummingbirds and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Columnea suffruticosa has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have thin, green stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Columnea suffruticosa is an epiphytic shrub that can be grown in hanging baskets or mounted on a slab. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept evenly moist. Propagation is done by stem cuttings or division of the root ball.
Where to Find Columnea suffruticosa
Columnea suffruticosa is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Columnea suffruticosa FAQ
What are the common names for Columnea suffruticosa?
Columnea suffruticosa is commonly known as the shrubby columnea.
What type of plant is Columnea suffruticosa?
Columnea suffruticosa is a perennial evergreen shrub.
What is the native range of Columnea suffruticosa?
Columnea suffruticosa is native to Mexico and 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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2732003: Based on the initial data import
Laurence Skog (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.E.Skog' in the authors string.
James Foley Smith: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Sm.' in the authors string.