Catopsis nitida
Caribbean Strap Airplant
Also known as: Catopsis inconspicua (Brongn.) Baker +4 more
- Catopsis inconspicua (Brongn.) Baker
- Pogospermum inconspicuum Brongn.
- Pogospermum nitidum (Hook.) Brongn.
- Tillandsia nitida Hook.
- Tussacia nitida (Hook.) Beer
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Bromeliaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte.
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Catopsis nitida (commonly known as Caribbean strap airplant) is an epiphytic bromeliad belonging to the Bromeliaceae family. Indigenous to North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Puerto Rico