Status:
valid
Authors:
(Wiehler) L.P.Kvist & L.E.Skog
Source:
cmp
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Allertonia 6: 394 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615696
Common Names
- Columnea Poortmannii
- Poortmannii Columnea
- Poortmannii Plant
Synonyms
- Trichantha poortmannii Wiehler [unknown]
Description
Columnea poortmannii (also called Poortmann's Columnea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is a small, epiphytic shrub with small, ovate leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean, and is commonly found in humid, tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Columnea poortmannii is a popular houseplant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It can be used to add color and texture to any room. It is also a great choice for terrariums and hanging baskets.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Columnea poortmannii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Columnea poortmannii can be propagated by stem cuttings or by division of the rootstock. It prefers a warm, humid environment with plenty of light and regular watering. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Columnea poortmannii
Columnea poortmannii is native to Colombia.
Columnea poortmannii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Columnea poortmannii?
Columnea poortmannii
What is the common name of Columnea poortmannii?
Poortmann's Columnea
What is the natural habitat of Columnea poortmannii?
Tropical forests of Central and South 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,