Catopsis
In this article we will explore Catopsis from different perspectives, analyzing its impact on current society, as well as its historical relevance and possible future development. We will delve into its origins and evolution, examining its influence in different areas of daily life. Through interviews, studies and analysis, we will try to shed light on the importance of Catopsis and how it has shaped the world we know. In addition, we will examine different opinions and points of view to offer a complete and enriching vision on this topic. Join us on this journey of exploration and inquiry about Catopsis.
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| Catopsis berteroniana | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Bromeliaceae |
| Subfamily: | Tillandsioideae |
| Genus: | Catopsis Griseb. |
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| Catopsis distribution | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
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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.[1] One of the species, Catopsis berteroniana, is thought to be carnivorous.[citation needed]
Species
| Image | Name | Distribution |
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Catopsis berteroniana (Schultes f.) Mez | from Bahamas, Florida, Chiapas and Veracruz south to Brazil |
| Catopsis compacta Mez | Oaxaca, Chiapas, Jalisco | |
| Catopsis delicatula L.B. Smith | Guatemala, southern Mexico | |
| Catopsis floribunda L.B. Smith | West Indies, Venezuela, Honduras, Oaxaca, Florida | |
| Catopsis juncifolia Mez & Wercklé | from Veracruz to Panama | |
| Catopsis micrantha L.B. Smith | Panama | |
| Catopsis minimiflora Matuda | Chiapas | |
| Catopsis montana L.B.Sm. | Cuba, Central America | |
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Catopsis morreniana Mez | from Veracruz to Costa Rica |
| Catopsis nitida (Hooker) Grisebach | from Veracruz to Panama; Greater Antilles | |
| Catopsis nutans (Swartz) Grisebach | Florida, Central America, Greater Antilles, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador | |
| Catopsis oerstediana Mez | southern Mexico, Central America | |
| Catopsis paniculata E. Morren | southern Mexico, Central America | |
| Catopsis pedicellata L.B.Sm | Guatemala, Costa Rica, southern Mexico | |
| Catopsis pisiformis Rauh | Panama | |
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Catopsis sessiliflora (Ruiz & Pavón) Mez | West Indies; Latin America from Puebla and Jalisco south to Peru |
| Catopsis subulata L.B. Smith | Guatemala, Honduras, Chiapas, Oaxaca | |
| Catopsis wangerinii Mez & Wercklé | Central America, Colombia, Chiapas, Veracruz | |
| Catopsis wawranea Mez | Veracruz, Oaxaca, Belize | |
| Catopsis werckleana Mez | Costa Rica |
References
External links
- BSI Genera Gallery photos