Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
torreyella
ID:
1318421

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.A.Johnson & D.Gowen

Source:
ipni

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 91: 63 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330875

Common Names

  • Navarretia Torreyella
  • Torreyella's Navarretia
  • Navarretia

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Description

Navarretia torreyella (also called Torrey's Navarretia, among many other common names) is an annual herb in the Polemoniaceae family. It has a basal rosette of linear leaves and a single flower with white petals. It is native to western North America and is found in dry, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Navarretia torreyella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Navarretia torreyella has a white flower with a yellow labellum and a short, curved spur. Its seed is a small, black, globular capsule. The seedlings have two, oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Navarretia torreyella is a small, perennial, herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, sunny location. Plants should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer. Division of the rhizome should be done in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Navarretia torreyella

Navarretia torreyella can be found in the western United States.

Navarretia torreyella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Navarretia torreyella?

Navarretia torreyella

What is the growth habit of Navarretia torreyella?

It is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit.

What is the flowering season of Navarretia torreyella?

It flowers in late spring to early summer.

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

Leigh Alma Johnson (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.A.Johnson' in the authors string.
David Gowen (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Gowen' in the authors string.