Columnea tenella
Family: Gesneriaceae
What it is like
A her that grows attached to other plants. The flowers have brightly coloured calyces around them. The fruit are yellow.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows between 350-1,800 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Colombia, Ecuador, South America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Hierba, Impian, Wish pippa
Synonyms
Trichantha gracilis Wiehler; Trichantha tenella Wiehler;