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sessileleaf strap airplant
Scientific Name: Catopsis sessiliflora
Family: Bromeliaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Catopsis sessiliflora - Sessileleaf Strap Airplant
Catopsis sessiliflora, commonly known as Sessileleaf Strap Airplant, is a perennial forb/herb belonging to the Bromeliaceae family.
Considerations for Pets
- This is an airplant, which is generally epiphytic, meaning it doesn't require soil. It's possible that pets might find the plant interesting to chew on, especially given its strap-like leaves.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Catopsis sessiliflora (Ruiz & Pav.) Mez
- Family: Bromeliaceae
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonym: Bromelia sessiliflora (Ruiz & Pav.)
- Common Names:
- Sessileleaf Strap Airplant (English)
- Catopsis flores fijas (Spanish)
- Nodding Strap-Airplant
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Catopsis sessiliflora is described as a forb/herb, indicating it is a non-woody plant.
- It's a perennial plant.
Distribution and Habitat
- Discover Life has a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Catopsis sessiliflora.
Further Information
- USDA Plants Database
- Discover Life
- Dave's Garden