Catopsis berteroniana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
berteroniana
ID:
1219335
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schult. & Schult.f.) Mez
Source:
tro
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 9: 621 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001218673
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Catopsis berteroniana (also called Berteronian Catopsis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1 m and is found in the Caribbean region, from Cuba to Jamaica, at altitudes of 0 to 500 m. It prefers moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Catopsis berteroniana is a popular ornamental plant and is used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as an indoor plant and is known for its attractive foliage and bright flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Catopsis berteroniana flower is a white or yellowish-white flower with a tubular shape. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a green stem with small, white flowers.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Catopsis berteroniana is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist.
Where to Find Catopsis berteroniana
Catopsis berteroniana is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in the wild in Russia, Georgia, and Azerbaijan.
Species in the Catopsis genus
Catopsis berteroana, Catopsis compacta, Catopsis delicatula, Catopsis floribunda, Catopsis juncifolia, Catopsis micrantha, Catopsis minimiflora, Catopsis montana, Catopsis morreniana, Catopsis nitida, Catopsis nutans, Catopsis oerstediana, Catopsis paniculata, Catopsis pedicellata, Catopsis pisiformis, Catopsis sessiliflora, Catopsis subulata, Catopsis wangerinii, Catopsis wawreana, Catopsis werckleana, Catopsis berteroniana, Catopsis paniculata, Catopsis occulta,
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
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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:50112-2: 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].