Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
liesneri
ID:
476472

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm., Steyerm. & H.Rob.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 73: 709 (1986 publ. 1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475804

Common Names

  • Navia liesneri
  • Liesner's Navia
  • Liesner's Star-violet

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Description

Navia liesneri (also called Liesner's Navia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a single stem with white flowers. It grows in dry and wet habitats, such as grasslands, forests, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Navia liesneri is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Navia liesneri 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Navia liesneri is a tropical plant that is best grown in a warm, humid climate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 20-25°C. Division is done by carefully digging up the plant and dividing the rootball into sections, each with at least one shoot and some roots.

Where to Find Navia liesneri

Navia liesneri is native to Colombia and can be found in the Andes Mountains.

Navia liesneri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Navia liesneri?

Navia liesneri

What is the common name of Navia liesneri?

Liesneri Navia

What is the natural habitat of Navia liesneri?

Navia liesneri 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

Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.
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:281211-2: 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].