Catopsis compacta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
compacta
ID:
353572
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mez
Source:
wcs
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 3: 140 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000352904
Common Names
- Catopsis compacta
- Compact Catopsis
- Compact Club Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Catopsis compacta (also called Compact 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 compacta 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 compacta 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Catopsis compacta 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 compacta
Catopsis compacta is native to South America.
Catopsis compacta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Catopsis compacta?
Catopsis compacta
What is the common name of Catopsis compacta?
Compact Catopsis
What is the natural habitat of Catopsis compacta?
Tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America
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
Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:50114-2: 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].