cryptanthuscryptanthus
genusgenusDistinctive terrestrial bromeliads characterized by their star-shaped rosettes of leaves that often display striking patterns and colors. These low-growing plants naturally spread through their surroundings by producing offsets, creating dense clusters of foliage.
Etymology
The name derives from Greek words 'kryptos' meaning 'hidden' and 'anthos' meaning 'flower,' referring to the small, inconspicuous flowers that are often concealed within the plant's center.
Interesting fact!
Unlike most of their bromeliad relatives that grow high up in trees, these ground-dwelling plants have adapted to thrive in the dim light of the forest floor, developing their vibrant colors as a response to low light conditions.
All species of Cryptanthus
cryptanthusPraetextus
Zebra plant, Earth star, Silver zone cryptanthus.
cryptanthusZonatus
Earth star, Zebra plant, Zone earth star.
cryptanthusWarren-loosei
Warren-Loose's earth star, Pink stripe earth star, Starfish bromeliad.
cryptanthusBromelioides
Earth star bromeliad, Starlight bromeliad, Ruby star bromeliad.
cryptanthusSinuosus
Wavy earth star, Ripple earth star, Wave star plant.
cryptanthusLacerdae
Zebra star, Starlight bromeliad, Silver band earth star.
cryptanthusMarginatus
Earth star marginatus, White-edged earth star, Banded earth star.
cryptanthusMaritimus
Sea star bromeliad, Maritime earth star, Silver star cryptanthus.
cryptanthusSchwackeanus
Silver star, Wavy earth star, Ripple cryptanthus.
cryptanthusBeuckeri
Pink star bromeliad, Pink earth star, Beucker's earth star.
cryptanthusBivittatus
Starfish plant, Earth star, Pink star.
cryptanthusMicroglazioui
Mini earth star, Dwarf zebra plant, Miniature cryptanthus.
cryptanthusFosterianus
Foster's earth star, Bronze star bromeliad, Zebra earth star.
cryptanthusAcaulis
Earth star, Living vase plant, Starlight bromeliad.
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