Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
caulescens
ID:
476279

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart. ex Schult. & Schult.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15[bis]. 7: 1195 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475611

Common Names

  • Navia caulescens
  • Caulescent Navia
  • Navia Caulescent

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Description

Navia caulescens (also called Caulescens navia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub with alternate leaves that are lanceolate to ovate in shape. It is native to Colombia, and is found in dry, rocky areas at elevations of 1,000-2,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Navia caulescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Navia caulescens var. caulescens
Navia caulescens var. minor Schult. & Schult.f.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Navia caulescens is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Navia caulescens is a perennial herbaceous plant that prefers full sun to partial shade. It requires moist, well-drained soil and regular watering. Propagation is by seed or division of the rootstock.

Where to Find Navia caulescens

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

Navia caulescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Navia caulescens?

Navia caulescens

What is the common name of Navia caulescens?

Caulescens Navia

What is the natural habitat of Navia caulescens?

Tropical rainforests

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

Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
Julius Hermann Schultes (1804-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:123477-1: 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].