Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
eldorado
ID:
1305589

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barb.Silva & Forzza

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Pl. Ecol. Evol. 151: 136 (2018)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318043

Common Names

  • Navia eldorado
  • Eldorado Navia
  • Eldorado-leaved Navia

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Description

Navia eldorado (also called Eldorado Navia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is native to Brazil and is found in a variety of habitats, including disturbed areas, forests, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Navia eldorado is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Navia eldorado are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, dark brown and oblong. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Navia eldorado is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be planted in a well-drained potting mix. The seedlings should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location until they are established.

Where to Find Navia eldorado

Navia eldorado is found in the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil.

Navia eldorado FAQ

What is the scientific name of Navia eldorado?

Navia eldorado

What is the family of Navia eldorado?

Velloziaceae

What is the distribution of Navia eldorado?

Brazil

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

Rafaela Campostrini Forzza (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Forzza' in the authors string.
Rafael G. Barbosa-Silva: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barb.Silva' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77178996-1: 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].