Status:
valid
Authors:
Elvin, J.M.Porter & L.A.Johnson
Source:
ksu
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Novon 17: 458 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509837
Common Names
- Navarretia ojaiensis
- Ojaiensis' Navarretia
- Navarretia
Description
Navarretia ojaiensis (also called Ojai Navarretia, among many other common names) is a perennial, herbaceous plant native to North America. It has long, slender stems with small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Navarretia ojaiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in rock gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Navarretia ojaiensis has small, white flowers with yellow stamens. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Navarretia ojaiensis is a tropical evergreen shrub native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require warm temperatures and bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Navarretia ojaiensis
Navarretia ojaiensis is native to Mexico and Guatemala. It can be found in tropical and subtropical dry forests.
Navarretia ojaiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Navarretia ojaiensis?
Navarretia ojaiensis
What is the family of Navarretia ojaiensis?
Polemoniaceae
What is the common name of Navarretia ojaiensis?
Ojai Navarretia
Species in the Navarretia genus
Navarretia sinistra,
Navarretia squarrosa,
Navarretia divaricata,
Navarretia intertexta,
Navarretia helleri,
Navarretia saximontana,
Navarretia gowenii,
Navarretia ojaiensis,
Navarretia linearifolia,
Navarretia furnissii,
Navarretia cotulifolia,
Navarretia atractyloides,
Navarretia breweri,
Navarretia eriocephala,
Navarretia filicaulis,
Navarretia fossalis,
Navarretia hamata,
Navarretia heterandra,
Navarretia heterodoxa,
Navarretia jepsonii,
Navarretia leucocephala,
Navarretia mellita,
Navarretia minima,
Navarretia nigelliformis,
Navarretia peninsularis,
Navarretia prolifera,
Navarretia propinqua,
Navarretia prostrata,
Navarretia pubescens,
Navarretia setiloba,
Navarretia subuligera,
Navarretia tagetina,
Navarretia viscidula,
Navarretia involucrata,
Navarretia myersii,
Navarretia californica,
Navarretia capillaris,
Navarretia rosulata,
Navarretia jaredii,
Navarretia leptalea,
Navarretia modocensis,
Navarretia torreyella,
Navarretia vividior,
Navarretia paradoxiclara,
Navarretia paradoxinota,
Navarretia crystallina,
Navarretia miwukensis,
Species in the Polemoniaceae family
Acanthogilia gloriosa,
Aliciella caespitosa,
Aliciella formosa,
Aliciella haydenii,
Aliciella heterostyla,
Aliciella humillima,
Aliciella hutchinsifolia,
Aliciella latifolia,
Aliciella leptomeria,
Aliciella lottiae,
Aliciella mcvickerae,
Aliciella micromeria,
Aliciella nyensis,
Aliciella pentstemonoides,
Aliciella pinnatifida,
Aliciella ripleyi,
Aliciella sedifolia,
Aliciella stenothyrsa,
Aliciella subacaulis,
Aliciella subnuda,
Aliciella tenuis,
Aliciella triodon,
Aliciella monoensis,
Aliciella cliffordii,
Allophyllum divaricatum,
Allophyllum gilioides,
Allophyllum glutinosum,
Allophyllum integrifolium,
Allophyllum nemophilophyllum,
Bonplandia geminiflora,
Bonplandia linearis,
Bryantiella palmeri,
Cantua dendritica,
Cantua mediamnis,
Cantua volcanica,
Cantua alutacea,
Cantua bicolor,
Cantua buxifolia,
Cantua candelilla,
Cantua coerulea,
Cantua cordata,
Cantua cuzcoensis,
Cantua flexuosa,
Cantua glutinosa,
Cantua hibrida,
Cantua longifolia,
Cantua megapotamica,
Cantua ovata,
Cantua pyrifolia,
Cantua quercifolia,
References
Mark A. Elvin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Elvin' in the authors string.