
Columnea Raymondii (Species). Natural species, was first described by C.V. Morton. Synonym: Columnea costaricensis Raymond. Flowers large, pubescent, tubular, dark red colour with a wide hood, a bright yellow throat and bright yellow rays emerging from the throat on the petals. The leaves are green or dark green, from the back with reddish streaks, quilted, large, long, pointed. Shoots erect, dense, thick, strong, good branching. Wonderful plant in the form of a compact shrub, richly studded with clusters of showy flowers.