Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
wurdackii
ID:
476779

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 9: 419 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000476111



Common Names

  • Navia wurdackii
  • Wurdackii Navia
  • Wurdackii Star


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Description

Navia wurdackii (also called Wurdack's Navia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is native to South America. It grows in wet forests, often near streams, at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Navia wurdackii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Navia wurdackii 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 wurdackii is a tropical evergreen shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Navia wurdackii

Navia wurdackii can be found in the Andes Mountains in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Navia wurdackii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Navia wurdackii?

Navia wurdackii

What is the common name of Navia wurdackii?

Navia wurdackii

Where is Navia wurdackii found?

Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia

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:167718-2: 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].