Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
wawreana
ID:
353623

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mez

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 9: 626 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000352955



Common Names

  • Catopsis wawreana
  • Wawreana Catopsis
  • Wawre's Catopsis


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Description

Catopsis wawreana (also called Catopsis wawreana, among many other common names) is a terrestrial bromeliad native to Central and South America. It is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on other plants, usually trees. The plant has a rosette of long, pointed leaves that are bright green in color. It produces a tall, upright flower spike with white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Catopsis wawreana 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 wawreana has small, white flowers with yellowish-green bracts. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Catopsis wawreana is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Catopsis wawreana

Catopsis wawreana is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical habitats, such as rainforests and cloud forests.

Catopsis wawreana FAQ

What are the growth requirements of Catopsis wawreana?

Catopsis wawreana requires bright, indirect light and moist soil to thrive.

How often should Catopsis wawreana be watered?

Catopsis wawreana should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry.

How can I propagate Catopsis wawreana?

Catopsis wawreana can be propagated by division or stem cuttings.

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:122544-1: 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].