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 earth star, Silver earth star, Starfish plant.
cryptanthusZonatus
Earth star, Zebra cryptanthus, Zone earth star.
cryptanthusWarren-loosei
Warren-Loose's earth star, Pink stripe cryptanthus, Ripple star bromeliad.
cryptanthusBromelioides
Earth star, Living vase, Star bromeliad.
cryptanthusSinuosus
Wavy earth star, Ripple cryptanthus, Wave star.
cryptanthusLacerdae
Zebra earth star, Silver stripe cryptanthus, Lacerda's earth star.
cryptanthusMarginatus
Starlight earth star, White-margin earth star, Banded cryptanthus.
cryptanthusMaritimus
Coastal earth star, Sea star plant, Silver wave cryptanthus.
cryptanthusSchwackeanus
Silver wave cryptanthus, Wavy earth star, Silver ripple plant.
cryptanthusBeuckeri
Pink star bromeliad, Pink earth star, Beucker's cryptanthus.
cryptanthusBivittatus
Earth star, Starfish plant, Pink star bromeliad.
cryptanthusMicroglazioui
Mini earth star, Dwarf zebra cryptanthus, Silver stripe earth star.
cryptanthusFosterianus
Foster's earth star, Bronze star, Starlight bromeliad.
cryptanthusAcaulis
Earth star, Stemless cryptanthus, Rainbow star.
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