Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
fontoides
ID:
476383

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bromeliad Soc. 5: 19 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475715

Common Names

  • Navia fontoides
  • Fontoides Navia
  • Navia Fontoides

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Description

Navia fontoides (also called Fonseca's Water Fern, among many other common names) is a small fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is an aquatic plant, growing in shallow water or on the banks of streams and rivers. It has small, round leaves that are arranged in whorls around the stem.

Uses & Benefits

Navia fontoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Navia fontoides is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Navia fontoides 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 fontoides

Navia fontoides can be found in tropical rainforests of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Navia fontoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Navia fontoides?

Navia fontoides

What is the common name of Navia fontoides?

Fountain-like Navia

What is the natural habitat of Navia fontoides?

Tropical rainforests of South America

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

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:167663-2: 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].