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tibey parasito
Scientific Name: Columnea scandens var. tulae
Family: Gesneriaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Columnea scandens
Columnea scandens, commonly known as "tibey parasito," is a plant with a variety of interesting characteristics. The information below provides a detailed overview of this species.
Considerations for Pets
- The name "parasito" suggests a parasitic growth habit. While not necessarily harmful through direct toxicity, it's worth understanding how this plant interacts with its environment and other plants.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Columnea scandens L.
- Common Name: tibey parasito
- Family: Gesneriaceae
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms:
- Columnea aripoensis Britton
- Columnea coccinea hort. ex Hanst.
- Columnea tulae Urb. (Also listed as a synonym of Columnea scandens var. tulae)
- Infraspecific Taxon: Columnea scandens var. tulae (Urb.) Wiehler
- Variety: Columnea scandens var. tulae (Urb.) Wiehler is also referred to as tibey parasito.
Distribution and Habitat
- The plant is noted as "Not In Idaho."
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Growth habit: Subshrub, Shrub
- Duration: Perennial
Additional Information
- Symbol: COSC11