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Caribbean strap airplant
Scientific Name: Catopsis nitida
Family: Bromeliaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Catopsis nitida: Caribbean Strap Airplant
Catopsis nitida, commonly known as the Caribbean Strap Airplant, is a fascinating member of the Bromeliaceae family. This plant, a type of forb/herb, is admired for its unique growth habit and ecological role.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a bromeliad with strap-like leaves edged with sharp spines.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Catopsis nitida (Hook.) Griseb.
- Common Names: Caribbean Strap Airplant
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonym: Catopsis brillante (Spanish)
Distribution and Habitat
- Catopsis nitida is native to Florida, Georgia, the Caribbean, and Mexico.
- The genus Catopsis can be found from Florida to the eastern parts of Brazil, including the Caribbean.
Morphology and Growth Habits
- Catopsis nitida is a non-woody plant (forb/herb).
- Bromeliads originate in Central and South America,as well as the Caribbean, and have leathery, silver-green, strap-like leaves that are edged with sharp spines.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Mentioned as an epiphyte, using a host plant for structure but not for nutrition.
- Two natural hybrids exist in Florida, including Tillandsia bartramii x fasciculata.
- Noted as potentially non-insectivorous.
Additional Information
- Symbol: CANI6
- Related species include Catopsis berteroniana (Powdery Strap Airplant), Catopsis floribunda (Florida Strap Airplant), and Catopsis nutans (Nodding Strap Airplant).
Further Information
- USDA PLANTS Profile: http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=cani6
- Discover Life: Discover Life's page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification and distribution of Catopsis nitida