Cryptanthus

Cryptanthus
Cryptanthus zonatus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Bromeliaceae
Subfamily: Bromelioideae
Genus: Cryptanthus
Otto & A.Dietr.
Synonyms[1]
  • Madvigia Liebm.
  • Pholidophyllum Vis.

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 Hoplocryptanthus Mez which has been raised to the separate genus Hoplocryptanthus.[2] All species of this genus are endemic to Brazil.[1][3] The common name for any Cryptanthus is "Earth star".[4]

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