Catopsis

picture info	Catopsis ''Catopsis'' is a genus in 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 widespread across much of Latin America from Mexico to Brazil, plus Florida and the West Indies. One of the species, ''Catopsis berteroniana'', is thought to be carnivorous A carnivore , or meat-eater (Latin, ''caro'', genitive ''carnis'', meaning meat or "flesh" and ''vorare'' meaning "to devour"), is an animal or plant whose food and energy requirements derive from animal tissues (mainly muscle, fat and other .... Species References External links BSI Genera Galleryphotos Bromeliaceae genera {{Tillandsioideae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Catopsis Berteroniana ''Catopsis berteroniana'' , commonly known as the powdery strap airplant or the lantern of the forest, 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 has been shown experimentally to trap more insects in its tank than other bromeliads of comparable size. There are several other species in the genus, none of which is believed to be carnivorous. Characteristics ''Catopsis berteroniana'' is an epiphytic insectivorous plant with elongate leaves. These erect leaves overlap to form tube-like structures characteristic of many tank bromeliads. Rainwater falls and lands in the tubes, forming pools of water called phytotelmata, an aqueous medium filled with copious amounts of nutrients available for the plant to absorb. This medium is slightly acidic, but very close to neutral; a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Catopsis Sessiliflora ''Catopsis sessiliflora'' is a species in the genus ''Catopsis''. This species is native to West Indies, and also to Latin America from Puebla and Jalisco south to Peru , image_flag = Flag of Peru.svg , image_coat = Escudo nacional del Perú.svg , other_symbol = Great Seal of the State , other_symbol_type = Seal (emblem), National seal , national_motto = "Fi .... References sessiliflora Flora of the Caribbean Flora of South America Flora of Central America Flora of Mexico Plants described in 1802 Flora without expected TNC conservation status {{Tillandsioideae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Catopsis Nutans ''Catopsis nutans'' is a species in the genus ''Catopsis''. This species is native to Florida, Central America, Greater Antilles (Cuba, Hispaniola, Jamaica), Venezuela, Colombia, Bolivia, and Ecuador Ecuador ( ; ; Quechuan languages, Quechua: ''Ikwayur''; Shuar language, Shuar: ''Ecuador'' or ''Ekuatur''), officially the Republic of Ecuador ( es, República del Ecuador, which literally translates as "Republic of the Equator"; Quechuan ....Ibisch, P. L. 1996. Neotropische Epiphytendiversitat–das Beispiel Bolivien. Archiv Naturwissenschaftlicher Dissertationen 1: 1–357. References nutans Flora of Central America Flora of Mexico Flora of the Caribbean Flora of Florida Flora of South America Plants described in 1788 Flora without expected TNC conservation status {{Tillandsioideae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Catopsis Paniculata ''Catopsis paniculata'' is a species in the genus ''Catopsis''. This species is native to Central America and Mexico.Huft, M. J. 1994. 9. Catopsis Griseb. 6: 142–146. In G. Davidse, M. Sousa Sánchez & A.O. Chater (eds.) Flora Mesoamericana. Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, México, D. F. References paniculata A panicle is a much-branched inflorescence. (softcover ). Some authors distinguish it from a compound spike inflorescence, by requiring that the flowers (and fruit) be pedicellate (having a single stem per flower). The branches of a panicle are of ... Flora of Central America Flora of Mexico Plants described in 1883 {{Tillandsioideae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]