Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
paruana
ID:
476598

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.Holst

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
J. Bromeliad Soc. 46: 161 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475930

Common Names

  • Navia paruana
  • Paru Navia
  • Paru Airplant

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Description

Navia paruana (also called Paruana Orchid, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It has a long, thin stem with a single, large, white flower. It prefers partial shade and grows in moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Navia paruana 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

Navia paruana has small white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Navia paruana is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It is an easy-to-grow houseplant that can be propagated from stem cuttings. To propagate, take a stem cutting from a healthy plant and place it in a pot filled with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The cutting should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Navia paruana

Navia paruana is native to Colombia, where it can be found in the departments of Antioquia and Valle del Cauca.

Navia paruana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Navia paruana?

Navia paruana

What is the common name of Navia paruana?

Paru Navia

What is the habitat of Navia paruana?

It is found in montane forests and woodlands

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:306189-2: 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].