Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
ebracteata
ID:
476358

Status:
valid

Authors:
Betancur & M.V.Arbeláez

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Mutisia 74: 2 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475690

Common Names

  • Navia ebracteata
  • Ebracteate Navia
  • Ebracteate Star-violet

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Description

Navia ebracteata (also called Ebracteate Navia, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to Southeast Asia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and short, slender stems that bear tubular, two-lipped, white or pink flowers. It is found in dry, rocky, open areas, such as hillsides, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Navia ebracteata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Navia ebracteata has small white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Navia ebracteata is a perennial herb that is native to the tropical rainforests of South America. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid environment with plenty of light and moist soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to water it regularly and fertilize it every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Navia ebracteata

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

Navia ebracteata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Navia ebracteata?

Navia ebracteata

What is the common name of Navia ebracteata?

Navia ebracteata

What is the family of Navia ebracteata?

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

Julio Betancur (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Betancur' in the authors string.
M. Victoria Arbeláez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.V.Arbeláez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:305915-2: 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].