Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
xyridiflora
ID:
476784

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 28(1): 147 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000476116



Common Names

  • Navia xyridiflora
  • Xyridiflora Navia
  • Xyridiflora Star


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Description

Navia xyridiflora (also called Xyrid-flowered 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 xyridiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Navia xyridiflora is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and thin with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Navia xyridiflora is a perennial plant that is native to the tropical rainforests of South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have taken root. The plant prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in partial shade.

Where to Find Navia xyridiflora

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

Navia xyridiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Navia xyridiflora?

Navia xyridiflora

What is the common name of Navia xyridiflora?

Xyridiflora

What is the natural habitat of Navia xyridiflora?

Tropical rainforests

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:167719-2: 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].