Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
cathcartii
ID:
477455

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.F.Reed & Read

Source:
wcs

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
J. Bromeliad Soc. 31: 59 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000476787

Common Names

  • Neoregelia Cathcartii
  • Neoregelia Cathcartii's
  • Cathcartii's Neoregelia

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Description

Neoregelia cathcartii (also called Cathcart's Neoregelia, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to Brazil. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces pink or white flowers in the summer. It grows in wet forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Neoregelia cathcartii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract hummingbirds and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Neoregelia cathcartii has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neoregelia cathcartii is a small, slow-growing bromeliad that can be propagated by division. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. Water the plant when the soil is dry and fertilize it every few months with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Neoregelia cathcartii

Neoregelia cathcartii can be found in the tropical regions of South America, particularly in Brazil, Venezuela, and Colombia.

Neoregelia cathcartii FAQ

What type of soil does Neoregelia cathcartii prefer?

Neoregelia cathcartii prefers well-drained, sandy soil with a neutral pH.

What is the best way to propagate Neoregelia cathcartii?

The best way to propagate Neoregelia cathcartii is through stem cuttings.

How much sunlight does Neoregelia cathcartii need?

Neoregelia cathcartii needs full sun to partial shade.

Species in the Neoregelia genus

Neoregelia abendrothae, Neoregelia alvimii, Neoregelia amandae, Neoregelia ampullacea, Neoregelia angustibracteolata, Neoregelia angustifolia, Neoregelia atroviridifolia, Neoregelia azevedoi, Neoregelia bahiana, Neoregelia binoti, Neoregelia bragarum, Neoregelia brevifolia, Neoregelia brigadeirensis, Neoregelia brownii, Neoregelia burlemarxii, Neoregelia camorimiana, Neoregelia capixaba, Neoregelia carcharodon, Neoregelia carinata, Neoregelia carolinae, Neoregelia cathcartii, Neoregelia chlorosticta, Neoregelia coimbrae, Neoregelia compacta, Neoregelia concentrica, Neoregelia coriacea, Neoregelia correia-araujoi, Neoregelia crispata, Neoregelia cruenta, Neoregelia cyanea, Neoregelia diversifolia, Neoregelia doeringiana, Neoregelia dungsiana, Neoregelia eltoniana, Neoregelia farinosa, Neoregelia fluminensis, Neoregelia fosteriana, Neoregelia gavionensis, Neoregelia guttata, Neoregelia hoehneana, Neoregelia ibitipocensis, Neoregelia indecora, Neoregelia inexspectata, Neoregelia johannis, Neoregelia johnsoniae, Neoregelia kautskyi, Neoregelia kerryi, Neoregelia kuhlmannii, Neoregelia lactea, Neoregelia laevis,

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

Clyde Franklin Reed (1918-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.F.Reed' in the authors string.
Robert William Read (1931-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Read' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:169006-2: 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].