Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
divaricata
ID:
381403

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greene

Source:
cmp

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Pittonia 1: 136 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000380735



Common Names

  • Navarretia divaricata
  • Divaricata Navarretia
  • Divaricata


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Synonyms

  • Gilia atrata M.E.Jones [unknown]
  • Gilia divaricata Torr. ex A.Gray [unknown]
  • Navarretia divaricata divaricata [unknown]
  • Navarretia prolifera breviflora M.Peck [unknown]

Description

Navarretia divaricata (also called Spreading Navarretia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Polemoniaceae family. It is a perennial herb with white or pink flowers, native to the Mediterranean region and Central Asia. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Navarretia divaricata is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Navarretia divaricata has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Navarretia divaricata is a perennial herbaceous plant that is propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, but prefers soils that are slightly acidic. It is drought tolerant once established. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall.

Where to Find Navarretia divaricata

Navarretia divaricata is native to western North America and can be found growing in dry, sunny areas. It is also cultivated in gardens.

Navarretia divaricata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Navarretia divaricata?

Navarretia divaricata

What is the common name of Navarretia divaricata?

Spreading Navarretia

What is the natural habitat of Navarretia divaricata?

Grassy slopes, meadows, and disturbed areas

Species in the Navarretia genus

Navarretia sinistra, Navarretia squarrosa, Navarretia divaricata, Navarretia intertexta, Navarretia helleri, Navarretia saximontana, Navarretia gowenii, Navarretia ojaiensis, Navarretia linearifolia, Navarretia furnissii, Navarretia cotulifolia, Navarretia atractyloides, Navarretia breweri, Navarretia eriocephala, Navarretia filicaulis, Navarretia fossalis, Navarretia hamata, Navarretia heterandra, Navarretia heterodoxa, Navarretia jepsonii, Navarretia leucocephala, Navarretia mellita, Navarretia minima, Navarretia nigelliformis, Navarretia peninsularis, Navarretia prolifera, Navarretia propinqua, Navarretia prostrata, Navarretia pubescens, Navarretia setiloba, Navarretia subuligera, Navarretia tagetina, Navarretia viscidula, Navarretia involucrata, Navarretia myersii, Navarretia californica, Navarretia capillaris, Navarretia rosulata, Navarretia jaredii, Navarretia leptalea, Navarretia modocensis, Navarretia torreyella, Navarretia vividior, Navarretia paradoxiclara, Navarretia paradoxinota, Navarretia crystallina, Navarretia miwukensis,

Species in the Polemoniaceae family

Acanthogilia gloriosa, Aliciella caespitosa, Aliciella formosa, Aliciella haydenii, Aliciella heterostyla, Aliciella humillima, Aliciella hutchinsifolia, Aliciella latifolia, Aliciella leptomeria, Aliciella lottiae, Aliciella mcvickerae, Aliciella micromeria, Aliciella nyensis, Aliciella pentstemonoides, Aliciella pinnatifida, Aliciella ripleyi, Aliciella sedifolia, Aliciella stenothyrsa, Aliciella subacaulis, Aliciella subnuda, Aliciella tenuis, Aliciella triodon, Aliciella monoensis, Aliciella cliffordii, Allophyllum divaricatum, Allophyllum gilioides, Allophyllum glutinosum, Allophyllum integrifolium, Allophyllum nemophilophyllum, Bonplandia geminiflora, Bonplandia linearis, Bryantiella palmeri, Cantua dendritica, Cantua mediamnis, Cantua volcanica, Cantua alutacea, Cantua bicolor, Cantua buxifolia, Cantua candelilla, Cantua coerulea, Cantua cordata, Cantua cuzcoensis, Cantua flexuosa, Cantua glutinosa, Cantua hibrida, Cantua longifolia, Cantua megapotamica, Cantua ovata, Cantua pyrifolia, Cantua quercifolia,

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