Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
linearis
ID:
476488

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-0000475820

Common Names

  • Navia linearis
  • Linear Navia
  • Linear Star-violet

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Description

Navia linearis (also called Linear 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 linearis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Navia linearis 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 linearis is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 5 m in height. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist, lowland forests. Propagation is usually done through seeds, which should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they reach a height of 15-20 cm.

Where to Find Navia linearis

Navia linearis is native to Colombia and can be found in moist forests and riverbanks.

Navia linearis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Navia linearis?

Navia linearis

What is the common name of Navia linearis?

Linearis Navia

What is the natural habitat of Navia linearis?

Navia linearis is found in tropical and subtropical regions 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

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:281212-2: 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].