Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
occulta
ID:
1327724

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.-Correa, Espejo & López-Ferr.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 106: 132 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340178



Common Names

  • Catopsis occulta
  • Occult Catopsis
  • Occult Airplant


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Description

Catopsis occulta (also called Catopsis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and it grows in wet forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Catopsis occulta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Catopsis occulta has small white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Catopsis occulta is a perennial herbaceous plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division of the rootstock in spring or by seed in autumn. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Catopsis occulta

Catopsis occulta is found in Mexico.

Catopsis occulta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Catopsis occulta?

Catopsis occulta

What type of plant is Catopsis occulta?

Catopsis occulta is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae.

Where is Catopsis occulta native to?

Catopsis occulta is native to Mexico.

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

Mario Adolfo Espejo Serna (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Espejo' in the authors string.
Ana Rosa López-Ferrari (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'López-Ferr.' in the authors string.
Nancy Martínez-Correa: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.-Correa' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77141192-1: 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].