Status:
valid
Authors:
L.B.Sm. & Steyerm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 16: 75 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475791
Common Names
- Navia lasiantha
- Lasianthous Navia
- Lasianthous Star-violet
Description
Navia lasiantha (also called Hairy 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 lasiantha is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Navia lasiantha has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Navia lasiantha is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It is an easy-to-grow houseplant that can be propagated from stem cuttings. To propagate, take a stem cutting from a healthy plant and place it in a pot filled with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The cutting should root in a few weeks.
Where to Find Navia lasiantha
Navia lasiantha is native to Colombia and can be found in the Andes Mountains.
Navia lasiantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Navia lasiantha?
Navia lasiantha
What is the common name of Navia lasiantha?
Lasiantha Navia
What is the natural habitat of Navia lasiantha?
Navia lasiantha is native to 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:167678-2: 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].