Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
myriantha
ID:
476553

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 15: 41 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475885

Common Names

  • Myriantha Navia
  • Myriantha False Palm
  • Myriantha Palm

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Description

Navia myriantha (also called Myriantha Water Fern, among many other common names) is a small fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is an aquatic plant, growing in shallow water or on the banks of streams and rivers. It has small, round leaves that are arranged in whorls around the stem.

Uses & Benefits

Navia myriantha 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 myriantha 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 myriantha 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 myriantha

Navia myriantha is native to Colombia and Venezuela.

Navia myriantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Navia myriantha?

Navia myriantha

What is the common name of Navia myriantha?

Myriantha Navia

What is the natural habitat of Navia myriantha?

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

Richard Evans Schultes (1915-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Schult.' 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:167688-2: 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].