Status:
valid
Authors:
B.Holst
Source:
wcs
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
J. Bromeliad Soc. 46: 160 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475727
Common Names
- Navia glandulifera
- Glandulifera Navia
- Navia Glandulifera
Description
Navia glandulifera (also called Glandular 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 and are covered in glandular hairs.
Uses & Benefits
Navia glandulifera 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
Navia glandulifera has yellow-green flowers that are star-shaped and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Navia glandulifera 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 glandulifera
Navia glandulifera can be found in tropical rainforests of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Navia glandulifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Navia glandulifera?
Navia glandulifera
What is the common name of Navia glandulifera?
Glandular Navia
What is the natural habitat of Navia glandulifera?
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
Bruce K. Holst: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Holst' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:304216-2: 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].