Catopsis montana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
montana
ID:
353594
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.B.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 117: 6 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000352926
Common Names
- Catopsis montana
- Montana Catopsis
- Mountain Catopsis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Catopsis montana (also called Catopsis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is an epiphytic bromeliad that grows up to 1 m tall with lanceolate leaves. It is native to the tropical regions of South America and grows in humid forests.
Uses & Benefits
Catopsis montana 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 montana has small white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Catopsis montana 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 montana
Catopsis montana is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Central and South America.
Catopsis montana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Catopsis montana?
Catopsis montana
What type of plant is Catopsis montana?
It is a species of bromeliad.
Where is Catopsis montana found?
It is found in Mexico.
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:50132-2: 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].