Status:
valid
Authors:
L.B.Sm. & Steyerm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 76: 955 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000476091
Common Names
- Navia terramarae
- Terramarae Navia
- Terramarae Fern
Description
Navia terramarae (also called Terramarae 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 terramarae is a popular ornamental plant that is grown for its attractive foliage and showy flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Navia terramarae 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Navia terramarae 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 terramarae
Navia terramarae is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.
Navia terramarae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Navia terramarae?
Navia terramarae
What is the common name of Navia terramarae?
Terramarae Navia
What is the distribution of Navia terramarae?
Navia terramarae 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:281220-2: 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].