Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
bicolor
ID:
476247

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1946

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 12: 119 (1946)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475579

Common Names

  • Navia bicolor
  • Two-Colored Navia
  • Navia Two-Colored

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Description

Navia bicolor (also called 'Bicolored 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 bicolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Navia bicolor has white flowers with yellow centers and black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Navia bicolor is a perennial herb that is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame or in the fall in a cold frame or in the garden.

Where to Find Navia bicolor

Navia bicolor is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical forests and savannas.

Navia bicolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Navia bicolor?

Navia bicolor

What is the common name of Navia bicolor?

Navia bicolor

What is the family of Navia bicolor?

Gesneriaceae

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

Richard Evans Schultes (1915-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Schult.' in the authors string.
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:167643-2: 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].