Status:
valid
Authors:
L.B.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 114: 5 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000352948
Common Names
- Catopsis subulata
- Subulata Catopsis
- Awl-Shaped Catopsis
Description
Catopsis subulata (also called Catopsis subulata, 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 subulata 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 subulata 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Catopsis subulata 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 subulata
Catopsis subulata is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical habitats, such as rainforests and cloud forests.
Catopsis subulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Catopsis subulata?
Catopsis subulata
What is the common name of Catopsis subulata?
Subulate Catopsis
What is the natural habitat of Catopsis subulata?
Tropical forests
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:50149-2: 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].