Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
tentaculata
ID:
476756

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.Holst

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
J. Bromeliad Soc. 46: 165 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000476088

Common Names

  • Navia tentaculata
  • Tentaculata Navia
  • Tentaculata Fern

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Description

Navia tentaculata (also called Tentaculate Navia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Navia tentaculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and bright yellow flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Navia tentaculata has white flowers with yellow anthers and yellowish-green sepals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a long, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Navia tentaculata is a terrestrial orchid native to the tropical forests of South America. It is an easy plant to cultivate and propagate. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. It should be grown in a well-draining, humus-rich soil mix. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Navia tentaculata

Navia tentaculata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.

Navia tentaculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Navia tentaculata?

Navia tentaculata

What is the common name of Navia tentaculata?

Tentacled Navia

What is the distribution of Navia tentaculata?

Navia tentaculata is native to Central and 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

Bruce K. Holst: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Holst' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:306900-2: 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].