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Columnea

Columnea (microphylla?)

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Description:

Columnea is a genus of ca. 200 species of epiphytic herbs and shrubs in the flowering plant family Gesneriaceae, native to tropical America and the Caribbean. The tubular or oddly shaped flowers are usually large and brightly colored – usually red, yellow, or orange – sometimes resembling a fish in shape.

Habitat:

Santa Elena Cloud Forest reserve.

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