Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
luzuloides
ID:
476512

Status:
valid

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

Source:
wcs

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Venez. Ci. Nat. 32: 289 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475844

Common Names

  • Navia luzuloides
  • Luzuloides Navia
  • Navia

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Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Navia luzuloides are white in color and have five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two to three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Navia luzuloides is a small, evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of South America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in a warm, sheltered spot and kept moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual containers when they reach a height of 6 inches.

Where to Find Navia luzuloides

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

Navia luzuloides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Navia luzuloides?

Navia luzuloides

What is the common name of Navia luzuloides?

Luzuloides Navia

What is the native range of Navia luzuloides?

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:167684-2: 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].