Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
hechtioides
ID:
476418

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 9: 299 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475750

Common Names

  • Navia hechtioides
  • Hechtioides Navia
  • Navia Hechtioides

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Description

Navia hechtioides (also called Hecht's Navia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to tropical South America. It is a member of the Bromeliaceae family and grows up to 1 meter in height. It has small, white flowers and oval-shaped leaves. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Navia hechtioides 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 hechtioides 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Navia hechtioides is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings can also be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer.

Where to Find Navia hechtioides

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

Navia hechtioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Navia hechtioides?

Navia hechtioides

What is the common name of Navia hechtioides?

Hectioid Navia

What is the natural habitat of Navia hechtioides?

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:167669-2: 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].