Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
paradoxinota
ID:
1323129

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.A.Johnson & D.Gowen

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 91: 35 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335583



Common Names

  • Paradox Navarretia
  • Navarretia Paradox
  • Paradox Navarretia Flower


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Description

Navarretia paradoxinota (also called Paradoxical navarretia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus and Central Asia. It has delicate, finely divided foliage and small, nodding yellow flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade and is often found in woodland gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Navarretia paradoxinota is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Navarretia paradoxinota is a small, white, tubular corolla. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are short, with narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Navarretia paradoxinota is an annual herb that is best propagated by seed. To propagate, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep in a warm, bright location. Water sparingly and keep the soil moist.

Where to Find Navarretia paradoxinota

Navarretia paradoxinota can be found in the western United States.

Navarretia paradoxinota FAQ

What is the scientific name of Navarretia paradoxinota?

Navarretia paradoxinota

What is the family of Navarretia paradoxinota?

Polemoniaceae

What is the native range of Navarretia paradoxinota?

Mexico

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

Leigh Alma Johnson (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.A.Johnson' in the authors string.
David Gowen (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Gowen' in the authors string.