Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
floribunda
ID:
353578

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 117: 5 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000352910



Common Names

  • Catopsis floribunda
  • Floribunda Catopsis
  • Catopsis Flower


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Description

Catopsis floribunda (also called Many-flowered 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 floribunda is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in aquariums to provide oxygen and to reduce nitrates.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Catopsis fulgens 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 floribunda 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 floribunda

Catopsis floribunda is native to South America.

Catopsis floribunda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Catopsis floribunda?

Catopsis floribunda

What is the common name of Catopsis floribunda?

Abundant-flowered Catopsis

What is the natural habitat of Catopsis floribunda?

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

Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart (1801-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brongn.' in the authors string.
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:122506-1: 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].