Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
myersii
ID:
1100661

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.S.Allen & A.G.Day

Source:
tro

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Novon 3: 337 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001099999



Common Names

  • Myersii Navarretia
  • Myer's Navarretia
  • Mountain Navarretia


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Description

Navarretia myersii (also called Myers' Navarretia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to North America and is found in moist forests, along rivers, and in disturbed areas. Its leaves are alternate, linear, and 1-2 cm long. Its flowers are white and its fruits are small, globose, and up to 1 cm in diameter.

Uses & Benefits

Navarretia myersii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a cut flower in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Navarretia myersii has small, star-shaped flowers that are typically white or yellow in color. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Navarretia myersii is a perennial herb that is native to the western United States and northern Mexico. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is tolerant of drought and heat. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Navarretia myersii

Navarretia myersii can be found in the mountains of the western United States and Canada.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-25801007: Based on the initial data import
Alva Day Grant (b.1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.G.Day' in the authors string.
Perry S. Allen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.S.Allen' in the authors string.