| Cryptanthus acaulis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Bromeliaceae |
| Genus: | Cryptanthus |
| Species: | C. acaulis |
| Binomial name | |
| Cryptanthus acaulis (Lindley) Beer | |
Cryptanthus acaulis is a plant species in the genus Cryptanthus . This species is endemic to Brazil.
Cryptanthus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Bromelioideae. The genus name is from the Greek cryptos (hidden) and anthos (flower). The genus formerly had two recognized subgenera: the type subgenus and subgenus HoplocryptanthusMez which has been raised to the separate genus Hoplocryptanthus. All species of this genus are endemic to Brazil. The common name for any Cryptanthus is "Earth star".
Cryptanthus beuckeri is a plant species in the genus Cryptanthus. This species is endemic to Brazil.
Cryptanthus burle-marxii is a plant species in the genus Cryptanthus. This species is endemic to Brazil.
Cryptanthus correia-araujoi is a plant species in the genus Cryptanthus. This species is endemic to Brazil.
Cryptanthus delicatus is a plant species in the genus Cryptanthus. This species is endemic to Brazil. The plant can grow up to 6–12 in. (15-30 cm.).
Cryptanthus dianae is a plant species in the genus Cryptanthus. This species is endemic to Brazil.
Cryptanthus marginatus is a species in the genus Cryptanthus. This species is endemic to Brazil.
Cryptanthus maritimus is a plant species in the genus Cryptanthus. This species is endemic to Brazil.
Cryptanthus praetextus is a species in the genus Cryptanthus. This species is endemic to Brazil.
Cryptanthus seidelianus is a plant species in the genus Cryptanthus. This species is endemic to Brazil.
Cryptanthus teretifolius is a plant species in the genus Cryptanthus. This species is endemic to Brazil.
Cryptanthus zonatus is a plant species in the genus Cryptanthus. This species is endemic to Brazil.
Cryptanthus colnagoi is a plant species in the genus Cryptanthus. This species is native to Brazil.
Cryptanthus osiris is a plant species in the genus Cryptanthus. This species is native to Brazil.
Cryptanthus arelii is a plant species in the genus Cryptanthus. This species is endemic to Brazil.
Cryptanthus argyrophyllus is a plant species in the genus Cryptanthus. This species is endemic to Brazil.
Cryptanthus diamantinensis is a plant species in the genus Cryptanthus. This species is endemic to Brazil.
Cryptanthus lacerdae is a plant species in the genus Cryptanthus. This species is endemic to Brazil.
Forzzaea warasii is a plant species in the genus Forzzaea. This species is endemic to Brazil. It was formerly placed in Cryptanthus.
Cryptanthus warren-loosei is a plant species in the genus Cryptanthus. This species is endemic to Brazil.
