Catopsis micrantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
micrantha
ID:
353590
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.B.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1943
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 30: 83 (1943)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000352922
Common Names
- Catopsis micrantha
- Micrantha Catopsis
- Small-Flowered Catopsis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Catopsis micrantha (also called Small-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 micrantha 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 micrantha has small white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Catopsis micrantha 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 micrantha
Catopsis micrantha is native to South America.
Catopsis micrantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Catopsis micrantha?
Catopsis micrantha
What is the common name of Catopsis micrantha?
Dwarf Catopsis
What is the natural habitat of Catopsis micrantha?
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
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:50129-2: 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].