Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
mosaica
ID:
476543

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.Holst

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
J. Bromeliad Soc. 43: 248 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475875

Common Names

  • Mosaica Navia
  • Mosaic False Palm
  • Mosaic Palm

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Description

Navia mosaica (also called Mosaic navia, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to Venezuela and Colombia. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Navia mosaica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for its timber. It has a pleasant aroma and is often used as a hedge or windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Navia mosaica are small and yellow-green in color. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, leathery leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Navia mosaica 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 mosaica

Navia mosaica is native to Colombia and Venezuela.

Navia mosaica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Navia mosaica?

Navia mosaica

What is the common name of Navia mosaica?

Mosaic Navia

What is the natural habitat of Navia mosaica?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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

Bruce K. Holst: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Holst' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:303694-2: 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].