Catopsis
Encyclopedia
Catopsis is a genus of the botanical
family
Bromeliaceae
, subfamily Tillandsioideae
. The genus name is from the Greek “kata” (hanging down) and “opsis” (appearance). Catopsis is a genus of plants that can be found from Florida
to the eastern parts of Brazil
, including the Caribbean. One of the species, Catopsis berteroniana
, is thought to be carnivorous
.
Botany
Botany, plant science, or plant biology is a branch of biology that involves the scientific study of plant life. Traditionally, botany also included the study of fungi, algae and viruses...
family
Family (biology)
In biological classification, family is* a taxonomic rank. Other well-known ranks are life, domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, genus, and species, with family fitting between order and genus. As for the other well-known ranks, there is the option of an immediately lower rank, indicated by the...
Bromeliaceae
Bromeliaceae
Bromeliaceae is a family of monocot flowering plants of around 3,170 species native mainly to the tropical Americas, with a few species found in the American subtropics and one in tropical west Africa, Pitcairnia feliciana...
, subfamily Tillandsioideae
Tillandsioideae
Tillandsioideae is a subfamily of plants in the bromeliad family Bromeliaceae. This group contains the fewest genera but the greatest number of species . Most are epiphytic or lithophytic, growing in trees or on rocks where they absorb water and nutrients from the air. Spanish moss of the...
. The genus name is from the Greek “kata” (hanging down) and “opsis” (appearance). Catopsis is a genus of plants that can be found from Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
to the eastern parts of Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
, including the Caribbean. One of the species, Catopsis berteroniana
Catopsis berteroniana
Catopsis berteroniana is an epiphytic bromeliad thought to be a possible carnivorous plant, similar to Brocchinia reducta, although the evidence is equivocal. Its native range is from southern Florida to southern Brazil. It generally grows on the unshaded twigs of trees, and appears to trap more...
, is thought to be carnivorous
Carnivorous plant
Carnivorous plants are plants that derive some or most of their nutrients from trapping and consuming animals or protozoans, typically insects and other arthropods. Carnivorous plants appear adapted to grow in places where the soil is thin or poor in nutrients, especially nitrogen, such as acidic...
.
Species
- Catopsis berteronianaCatopsis berteronianaCatopsis berteroniana is an epiphytic bromeliad thought to be a possible carnivorous plant, similar to Brocchinia reducta, although the evidence is equivocal. Its native range is from southern Florida to southern Brazil. It generally grows on the unshaded twigs of trees, and appears to trap more...
(Schultes f.) Mez - Catopsis compactaCatopsis compactaCatopsis compacta is a species of the genus Catopsis. This species is endemic to Mexico.-References:* retrieved 3 November 2009...
Mez - Catopsis delicatulaCatopsis delicatulaCatopsis delicatula is a species of the genus Catopsis. This species is native to Mexico.-References:* retrieved 3 November 2009...
L.B. Smith - Catopsis floribundaCatopsis floribundaCatopsis floribunda is a species of the genus Catopsis. This species is native to Venezuela and the United States.-References:* retrieved 3 November 2009* retrieved 30 October 2009...
L.B. Smith - Catopsis hahniiCatopsis hahniiCatopsis hahnii is a species of the genus Catopsis. This species is native to Mexico.-References:* retrieved 3 November 2009...
Baker - Catopsis juncifoliaCatopsis juncifoliaCatopsis juncifolia is a species of the genus Catopsis. This species is native to Costa Rica and Mexico.-References:* retrieved 3 November 2009* retrieved 3 November 2009...
Mez & Wercklé - Catopsis micrantha L.B. Smith
- Catopsis minimifloraCatopsis minimifloraCatopsis minimiflora is a species of the genus Catopsis. This species is native to Mexico.-References:* retrieved 3 November 2009...
Matuda - Catopsis morrenianaCatopsis morrenianaCatopsis morreniana is a species of the genus Catopsis. This species is native to Costa Rica and Mexico.-References:* retrieved 3 November 2009* retrieved 3 November 2009...
Mez - Catopsis nitidaCatopsis nitidaCatopsis nitida is a species of the genus Catopsis. This species is native to Costa Rica and Mexico.-References:* retrieved 3 November 2009* retrieved 3 November 2009...
(Hooker) Grisebach - Catopsis nutansCatopsis nutansCatopsis nutans is a species of the genus Catopsis. This species is native to Costa Rica, Mexico and Venezuela.-References:* retrieved 3 November 2009* retrieved 3 November 2009* retrieved 3 November 2009...
(Swartz) Grisebach- var. robustior L.B. Smith
- Catopsis paniculataCatopsis paniculataCatopsis paniculata is a species of the genus Catopsis. This species is native to Costa Rica and Mexico.-References:* retrieved 3 November 2009* retrieved 3 November 2009...
E. Morren - Catopsis pisiformis Rauh
- Catopsis sessilifloraCatopsis sessilifloraCatopsis sessiliflora is a species of the genus Catopsis. This species is native to Bolivia, Brazil, Costa Rica, Mexico and Venezuela.-References:* Retrieved 21 October 2009* retrieved 22 October 2009* retrieved 3 November 2009...
(Ruiz & Pavón) Mez - Catopsis subulataCatopsis subulataCatopsis subulata is a species of the genus Catopsis. This species is native to Mexico.-References:* retrieved 3 November 2009...
L.B. Smith - Catopsis wangeriniiCatopsis wangeriniiCatopsis wangerinii is a species of the genus Catopsis. This species is native to Costa Rica and Mexico.-References:* retrieved 3 November 2009* retrieved 3 November 2009...
Mez & Wercklé - Catopsis wawraneaCatopsis wawraneaCatopsis wawranea is a species of the genus Catopsis. This species is native to Costa Rica and Mexico.-References:* retrieved 3 November 2009* retrieved 3 November 2009...
Mez - Catopsis werckleanaCatopsis werckleanaCatopsis werckleana is a species of the genus Catopsis. This species is native to Costa Rica.-References:* retrieved 3 November 2009...
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