Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
tessmannii
ID:
616457

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mansf.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 36: 123 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615789

Common Names

  • Tessmannii Columnea
  • Tessmann's Columnea
  • Tessmann's Jewel Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Dalbergaria tessmannii (Mansf.) Wiehler [unknown]

Description

Columnea tessmannii (also called 'Tessmann's Columnea', among many other common names) is an epiphytic plant native to Colombia and Ecuador. It has long, thin, trailing stems with small, ovate leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in humid, tropical forests and is often found growing on trees.

Uses & Benefits

Columnea tessmannii is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its air-purifying properties and can also be used to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Columnea tessmannii has small yellow flowers with an orange center and a white throat. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Columnea tessmannii 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 tessmannii

Columnea tessmannii is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Columnea tessmannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Columnea tessmannii?

Columnea tessmannii

What is the family of Columnea tessmannii?

Gesneriaceae

What is the origin of Columnea tessmannii?

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