Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
berteroana
ID:
353570

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schult. & Schult.f.) Mez

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 9: 621 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000352902



Common Names

  • Catopsis berteroana
  • West Indian Club Moss
  • West Indian Feather Moss


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Synonyms

  • Pogospermum berteroanum (Schult. & Schult.f.) Brongn. [unknown]

Description

Catopsis berteroana (also called Bertero's Catopsis, among many other common names) is an epiphytic plant with a creeping habit. It is native to Central and South America and grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Catopsis berteroana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal tea which is said to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Catopsis berteroana has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in a spike. The seeds are small and dark brown in colour. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Catopsis berteroana can be propagated by division or by seed. It should be planted in a well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded location. Water regularly and fertilize lightly. It can be pruned to maintain its shape.

Where to Find Catopsis berteroana

Catopsis berteroana is native to South America.

Catopsis berteroana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Catopsis berteroana?

Catopsis berteroana

What is the common name of Catopsis berteroana?

Bertero's Catopsis

What is the natural habitat of Catopsis berteroana?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-232420: Based on the initial data import
Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Julius Hermann Schultes (1804-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.f.' in the authors string.
Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.