Status:
valid
Authors:
Betancur
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Caldasia 23: 140 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475571
Common Names
- Navia axillaris
- Axillary Navia
- Navia Axillary
Description
Navia axillaris (also called 'Axillary Navia', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is an epiphytic plant with a rosette of long, thin leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in humid, tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Navia axillaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Navia axillaris has white flowers with yellow centers and black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Navia axillaris is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division of clumps or by cuttings. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and is drought tolerant once established. It can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C and can be pruned in late winter to keep the plant tidy and encourage new growth.
Where to Find Navia axillaris
Navia axillaris is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical forests and savannas.
Navia axillaris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Navia axillaris?
Navia axillaris
What is the common name of Navia axillaris?
Navia axillaris
Where is Navia axillaris 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:321671-2: 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].