| Cryptanthus giganteus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Bromeliaceae |
| Genus: | Cryptanthus |
| Species: | C. giganteus |
| Binomial name | |
| Cryptanthus giganteus Leme & A.P.Fontana | |
Cryptanthus giganteus 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). This genus has two recognized subgenera: the type subgenus and HoplocryptanthusMez. All species of this genus are endemic to Brazil. The common name for any Cryptanthus is "Earth star".
Cryptanthus acaulis is a plant species in the genus Cryptanthus. This species is endemic to Brazil.
Cryptanthus beuckeri is a plant species in the genus Cryptanthus. This species is endemic to Brazil.
Cryptanthus bromelioides 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 capitatus is a plant species in the genus Cryptanthus. This species is endemic to Brazil.
Cryptanthus coriaceus 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.), the plant can be found in light parts of Brazil as well.
Cryptanthus exaltatus is a plant species of plant 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 pseudoglazioui is a species of flowering plants in the genus Cryptanthus. This species is endemic to Brazil.
Cryptanthus pseudoscaposus 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 argyrophyllus 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.
Cryptanthus regius is a 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.