Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
pilarica
ID:
476636

Status:
valid

Authors:
Betancur

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Caldasia 23: 143 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475968



Common Names

  • Pilarica Navia
  • Pilarica Navia Palm
  • Navia Pilarica


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Description

Navia pilarica (also called Pilarica 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 pilarica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Navia pilarica has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Navia pilarica is a terrestrial species native to the Andes Mountains of Colombia. It is a small, clumping plant with succulent leaves and small white flowers. It is best grown in a well-draining soil mix, in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed.

Where to Find Navia pilarica

Navia pilarica is found in the tropical rainforests of South America, particularly in Brazil and Peru.

Navia pilarica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Navia pilarica?

Navia pilarica

What is the common name of Navia pilarica?

Pilarica navia

What is the natural habitat of Navia pilarica?

Woodlands and forests in Venezuela

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

Julio Betancur (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Betancur' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:321672-2: 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].