Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
schultesiana
ID:
476676

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Caldasia 3: 131 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000476008

Common Names

  • Schultesiana Navia
  • Schultesiana Navia Palm
  • Navia Schultesiana

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Description

Navia schultesiana (also called Schultes' Navia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a conical or columnar shape and leathery, dark green leaves. It is native to the Caribbean islands of Trinidad and Tobago and is found in humid and wet forests. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some shade.

Uses & Benefits

Navia schultesiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used as a hedge plant and as a ground cover. It has a high tolerance for drought and poor soils, making it an ideal choice for landscaping in dry climates.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Navia schultesiana has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Navia schultesiana is a terrestrial species native to the Andes Mountains of Colombia. It is a small, clumping plant with succulent leaves and small white flowers. It is best grown in a well-draining soil mix, in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed.

Where to Find Navia schultesiana

Navia schultesiana is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Navia schultesiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Navia schultesiana?

Navia schultesiana

What are the common names of Navia schultesiana?

Schultesiana fern

What is the growth rate of Navia schultesiana?

Slow

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

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:167706-2: 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].