Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
werckleana
ID:
353625

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mez

Source:
wcs

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 4: 1125 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000352957

Common Names

  • Catopsis werckleana
  • Werckleana Catopsis
  • Werckle's Catopsis

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Description

Catopsis werckleana (also called Catopsis berteroniana, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is a terrestrial plant with a rosette of long, narrow leaves and a short stem. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, and is found in wet forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Catopsis werckleana 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 werckleana 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Catopsis werckleana is an evergreen perennial plant that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division is best done in spring or early summer. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Catopsis werckleana

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

Catopsis werckleana FAQ

What are the growth requirements of Catopsis werckleana?

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

How often should Catopsis werckleana be watered?

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

How can I propagate Catopsis werckleana?

Catopsis werckleana 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:50157-2: 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].