Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
delicatula
ID:
353575

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 117: 4 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000352907



Common Names

  • Catopsis delicatula
  • Delicate Catopsis
  • Delicate Club Moss


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Description

Catopsis delicatula (also called Delicate 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 delicatula 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 fendleri 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 delicatula 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 delicatula

Catopsis delicatula is native to South America.

Catopsis delicatula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Catopsis delicatula?

Catopsis delicatula

What is the common name of Catopsis delicatula?

Delicate Catopsis

What is the natural habitat of Catopsis delicatula?

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

Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:50117-2: 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].