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Catopsis berteroniana

Powdery Strap Airplant
Also known as: Catopsis mosenii Mez +5 more
  • Catopsis mosenii Mez
  • Pogospermum berteroanum (Schult. & Schult.f.) Brongn.
  • Pogospermum berteronianum (Schult. & Schult.f.) Brongn.
  • Renealmia pendula C.F.Gaertn.
  • Tillandsia berteroniana Schult. & Schult.f.
  • Tillandsia pendula Thunb. ex C.F.Gaertn.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Bromeliaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte.

Naturally occurring in North America and South America, Catopsis berteroniana (commonly known as Powdery Strap Airplant) is an epiphytic bromeliad belonging to the Bromeliaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Air Plant

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Southeastern U.S.A., Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bahamas, Belize, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Florida, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Jamaica, Mexico Southeast, Nicaragua, Panama, Surinam, Venezuela

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Trinidad-Tobago

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