Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
octopoides
ID:
476584

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 9: 308 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475916



Common Names

  • Navia octopoides
  • Octopoides Navia
  • Navia


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Description

Navia octopoides (also called Octopus Orchid, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It has a long, thin stem with a single, large, white flower. It prefers partial shade and grows in moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Navia octopoides is a small shrub that is often used as a hedge or screen. It is also used in landscaping and can be grown in containers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Navia octopoides are small and yellow-green in color. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, leathery leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Navia octopoides is a tropical perennial that can be cultivated in USDA hardiness zones 10-12. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division or by seed.

Where to Find Navia octopoides

Navia octopoides is native to Colombia, where it can be found in the departments of Antioquia and Valle del Cauca.

Navia octopoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Navia octopoides?

Navia octopoides

What is the common name of Navia octopoides?

Octopus Navia

What is the habitat of Navia octopoides?

It is found in montane forests and woodlands

Species in the Navia genus

Navia abysmophila, Navia acaulis, Navia affinis, Navia aliciae, Navia aloifolia, Navia angustifolia, Navia arida, Navia aurea, Navia axillaris, Navia barbellata, Navia berryana, Navia bicolor, Navia brachyphylla, Navia breweri, Navia brocchinioides, Navia cardonae, Navia caricifolia, Navia carnevalii, Navia caulescens, Navia caurensis, Navia colorata, Navia connata, Navia crassicaulis, Navia cretacea, Navia crispa, Navia cucullata, Navia culcitaria, Navia duidae, Navia ebracteata, Navia emergens, Navia filifera, Navia fontoides, Navia geaster, Navia glandulifera, Navia glauca, Navia gleasonii, Navia graminifolia, Navia hechtioides, Navia heliophila, Navia hohenbergioides, Navia huberiana, Navia immersa, Navia incrassata, Navia intermedia, Navia involucrata, Navia jauana, Navia lactea, Navia lanigera, Navia lasiantha, Navia latifolia,

Species in the Bromeliaceae family

Acanthostachys pitcairnioides, Acanthostachys strobilacea, Acanthostachys calcicola, Aechmea abbreviata, Aechmea aculeatosepala, Aechmea alba, Aechmea alegrensis, Aechmea alopecurus, Aechmea ampla, Aechmea andersonii, Aechmea angustifolia, Aechmea anomala, Aechmea apocalyptica, Aechmea aquilega, Aechmea araneosa, Aechmea arenaria, Aechmea aripensis, Aechmea azurea, Aechmea bahiana, Aechmea bambusoides, Aechmea biflora, Aechmea blanchetiana, Aechmea blumenavii, Aechmea bocainensis, Aechmea brachystachys, Aechmea bracteata, Aechmea brassicoides, Aechmea brevicollis, Aechmea bromeliifolia, Aechmea bruggeri, Aechmea caesia, Aechmea callichroma, Aechmea calyculata, Aechmea campanulata, Aechmea candida, Aechmea cariocae, Aechmea carvalhoi, Aechmea castanea, Aechmea castelnavii, Aechmea cathcartii, Aechmea caudata, Aechmea chantinii, Aechmea coelestis, Aechmea colombiana, Aechmea comata, Aechmea conferta, Aechmea confusa, Aechmea conifera, Aechmea costantinii, Aechmea contracta,

References

Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:167692-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].