Columnea purpurata
Also known as: Alloplectus viridis (C.V.Morton) D.N.Gibson +3 more
- Alloplectus viridis (C.V.Morton) D.N.Gibson
- Columnea cinnabarina C.V.Morton & Raymond
- Columnea viridis C.V.Morton
- Dalbergaria purpurata (Hanst.) Wiehler
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Gesneriaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphytic subshrub.
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Columnea purpurata is a shrub belonging to the Gesneriaceae family. Found natively in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Columnea genus, encompassing over 200 species globally.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Southeast, Nicaragua, Panama