Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
scopulorum
ID:
476695

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 9: 421 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000476027



Common Names

  • Scopulorum Navia
  • Scopulorum Navia Palm
  • Navia Scopulorum


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Description

Navia scopulorum (also called Scopular Navia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a conical or columnar shape and leathery, dark green leaves. It is native to the Caribbean islands of Trinidad and Tobago and is found in humid and wet forests. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some shade.

Uses & Benefits

Navia scopulorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used as a hedge plant and as a ground cover. It has a high tolerance for drought and poor soils, making it an ideal choice for landscaping in dry climates.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Navia scopulorum has white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Navia scopulorum is an evergreen shrub or tree that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Navia scopulorum

Navia scopulorum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.

Navia scopulorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Navia scopulorum?

Navia scopulorum

What are the common names of Navia scopulorum?

Scopulorum fern

What is the growth rate of Navia scopulorum?

Slow

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:167708-2: 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].