Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
consanguinea
ID:
616156

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hanst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 34: 383 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615488

Common Names

  • Columnea Consanguinea
  • Related Columnea
  • Consanguinea Columnea

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Synonyms

  • Dalbergaria consanguinea (Hanst.) Wiehler [unknown]
  • Columnea consanguinea consanguinea [unknown]

Description

Columnea consanguinea (also called Red-flowered Columnea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Columnea consanguinea is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Columnea consanguinea var. darienensis (C.V.Morton) B.D.Morley

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Columnea consanguinea has bright yellow, tubular flowers with five petals. The flowers are borne in clusters at the end of the stems. The seeds are small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Columnea consanguinea is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 4 feet. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Columnea consanguinea

Columnea consanguinea can be found in Colombia.

Columnea consanguinea FAQ

What is the common name of Columnea consanguinea?

Consanguine Columnea

What is the optimal temperature for Columnea consanguinea?

The optimal temperature for Columnea consanguinea is between 65-75°F (18-24°C)

What is the optimal humidity for Columnea consanguinea?

The optimal humidity for Columnea consanguinea is between 40-60%

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