Cryptanthus
Encyclopedia
Cryptanthus is a genus of the botanical
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 Hoplocryptanthus Mez. All species
of this genus are endemic to Brazil
. The common name for any Cryptanthus is Earth Star
.
Botany
Botany, plant science, or plant biology is a branch of biology that involves the scientific study of plant life. Traditionally, botany also included the study of fungi, algae and viruses...
family
Family (biology)
In biological classification, family is* a taxonomic rank. Other well-known ranks are life, domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, genus, and species, with family fitting between order and genus. As for the other well-known ranks, there is the option of an immediately lower rank, indicated by the...
Bromeliaceae
Bromeliaceae
Bromeliaceae is a family of monocot flowering plants of around 3,170 species native mainly to the tropical Americas, with a few species found in the American subtropics and one in tropical west Africa, Pitcairnia feliciana...
, subfamily Bromelioideae
Bromelioideae
Bromelioideae is a subfamily of the bromeliads . This subfamily is the most diverse, represented by the greatest number of genera with 32, but the least number of species with 861. Most of the plants in this group are epiphytes, though some have evolved in, or will adapt to, terrestrial conditions...
. The genus name is from the Greek “cryptos” (hidden) and “anthos” (flower). This genus has two recognized subgenera: the type subgenus and Hoplocryptanthus Mez. All species
Species
In biology, a species is one of the basic units of biological classification and a taxonomic rank. A species is often defined as a group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring. While in many cases this definition is adequate, more precise or differing measures are...
of this genus are endemic to Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
. The common name for any Cryptanthus is Earth Star
Earth Star
Earth Star may mean:* The common name for Cryptanthus bivittatus and Cryptanthus zonatus zebrinus* The Earth Star Diamond from the Jagersfontein Mine in South Africa* The planet Saturn, in East Asian languages* A character in Toad Patrol...
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Species
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Cryptanthus leuzingerae Cryptanthus leuzingerae is a species of the genus Cryptanthus. This species is endemic to Brazil.-References:* retrieved 22 October 2009... Leme Cryptanthus lutherianus Cryptanthus lutherianus is a species of the genus Cryptanthus. This species is endemic to Brazil.-References:* retrieved 22 October 2009... I. Ramírez Cryptanthus lyman-smithii Cryptanthus lyman-smithii is a species of the genus Cryptanthus. This species is endemic to Brazil.-References:* retrieved 22 October 2009... Leme Cryptanthus marginatus Cryptanthus marginatus is a species of the genus Cryptanthus. This species is endemic to Brazil.-Cultivars:* Cryptanthus 'Arlety'* Cryptanthus 'Atahualpa'* Cryptanthus 'Beau Brummel'* Cryptanthus 'Bivittatus-Grande'... L.B. Smith Cryptanthus maritimus Cryptanthus maritimus is a species of the genus Cryptanthus. This species is endemic to Brazil.-Cultivars:* Cryptanthus 'Bosun's Mate'* Cryptanthus 'Green Fountain'* Cryptanthus 'Marimist Kay'* Cryptanthus 'Maritime'... L.B. Smith Cryptanthus microglazioui Cryptanthus microglazioui is a species of the genus Cryptanthus. This species is endemic to Brazil.-References:* retrieved 22 October 2009* Retrieved 11 October 2009... I. Ramírez Cryptanthus minarum Cryptanthus minarum is a species of the genus Cryptanthus. This species is endemic to Brazil.-References:* retrieved 22 October 2009... L.B. Smith Cryptanthus odoratissimus Cryptanthus odoratissimus is a species of the genus Cryptanthus. This species is endemic to Brazil.-References:* retrieved 22 October 2009... Leme Cryptanthus osiris Cryptanthus osiris is a species of the genus Cryptanthus. This species is native to Brazil.-References:* retrieved 22 October 2009* Retrieved 11 October 2009... W. Weber Cryptanthus pickelii Cryptanthus pickelii is a species of the genus Cryptanthus. This species is endemic to Brazil.-References:* retrieved 22 October 2009* Retrieved 11 October 2009... L.B. Smith Cryptanthus praetextus Cryptanthus praetextus is a species of the genus Cryptanthus. This species is endemic to Brazil.-References:* retrieved 22 October 2009... E. Morren ex Baker Cryptanthus pseudoglazioui Cryptanthus pseudoglazioui is a species of the genus Cryptanthus. This species is endemic to Brazil.-References:* retrieved 22 October 2009... Leme Cryptanthus pseudopetiolatus Cryptanthus pseudopetiolatus is a species of the genus Cryptanthus. This species is endemic to Brazil.-References:* retrieved 22 October 2009... Philcox Cryptanthus pseudoscaposus Cryptanthus pseudoscaposus is a species of the genus Cryptanthus. This species is endemic to Brazil.-References:* retrieved 22 October 2009... L.B. Smith Cryptanthus regius Cryptanthus regius is a species of the genus Cryptanthus. This species is endemic to Brazil.-References:* retrieved 22 October 2009... Leme Cryptanthus reisii Cryptanthus reisii is a species of the genus Cryptanthus. This species is endemic to Brazil.-References:* retrieved 22 October 2009... Leme Cryptanthus reptans Cryptanthus reptans is a species of the genus Cryptanthus. This species is endemic to Brazil.-References:* retrieved 22 October 2009... Leme & J.A. Siqueira Cryptanthus roberto-kautskyi Cryptanthus roberto-kautskyi is a species of the genus Cryptanthus. This species is endemic to Brazil.-References:* retrieved 22 October 2009... Leme Cryptanthus ruthiae Cryptanthus ruthiae is a species of the genus Cryptanthus. This species is endemic to Brazil.-References:* retrieved 22 October 2009... Philcox Cryptanthus sanctaluciae Cryptanthus sanctaluciae is a species of the genus Cryptanthus. This species is endemic to Brazil.-References:* retrieved 22 October 2009... Leme & L. Kollmann Cryptanthus scaposus Cryptanthus scaposus is a species of the genus Cryptanthus. This species is endemic to Brazil.-References:* retrieved 22 October 2009... E. Pereira Cryptanthus schwackeanus Cryptanthus schwackeanus is a species of the genus Cryptanthus. This species is native to Brazil.-References:* retrieved 22 October 2009... Mez Cryptanthus seidelianus Cryptanthus seidelianus is a species of the genus Cryptanthus. This species is endemic to Brazil.-References:* retrieved 22 October 2009... W. Weber Cryptanthus sergipensis Cryptanthus sergipensis is a species of the genus Cryptanthus. This species is endemic to Brazil.-References:* retrieved 22 October 2009... I. Ramírez Cryptanthus sinuosus Cryptanthus sinuosus is a species of the genus Cryptanthus. This plant is endemic to the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro where it lives in coastal rain forests and sandy coastal plains.- Cultivars :* Cryptanthus 'Big Brown'... L.B. Smith Cryptanthus teretifolius Cryptanthus teretifolius is a species of the genus Cryptanthus. This species is endemic to Brazil.-References:* retrieved 22 October 2009* Retrieved 11 October 2009... Leme Cryptanthus tiradentesensis Cryptanthus tiradentesensis is a species of the genus Cryptanthus. This species is endemic to Brazil.-References:* retrieved 22 October 2009... Leme Cryptanthus ubairensis Cryptanthus ubairensis is a species of the genus Cryptanthus. This species is endemic to Brazil.-References:* retrieved 22 October 2009... I. Ramírez Cryptanthus vexatus Cryptanthus vexatus is a species of the genus Cryptanthus. This species is endemic to Brazil.-References:* retrieved 22 October 2009... Leme Cryptanthus warasii Cryptanthus warasii is a species of the genus Cryptanthus. This species is endemic to Brazil.-Cultivars:* Cryptanthus 'Sandy Antle'* Cryptanthus 'State Trooper'* Cryptanthus 'Twilight'-References:* retrieved 22 October 2009... E. Pereira Cryptanthus warren-loosei Cryptanthus warren-loosei is a species of the genus Cryptanthus. This species is endemic to Brazil.-Cultivars:* Cryptanthus 'Pickel'* Cryptanthus 'Soerries'-References:* retrieved 22 October 2009* Retrieved 11 October 2009... Leme Cryptanthus whitmanii Cryptanthus whitmanii is a species of the genus Cryptanthus. This species is endemic to Brazil.-References:* retrieved 22 October 2009... Leme Cryptanthus zonatus Cryptanthus zonatus is a species of the genus Cryptanthus. This species is endemic to Brazil.-Cultivars:* Cryptanthus 'Blushing Zebra'* Cryptanthus 'Cochleatus'* Cryptanthus 'Green Edge Kay'* Cryptanthus 'Koning'... (Visiani) Beer
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External links
- BSI Genera Gallery photos
- http://fcbs.org/pictures/Cryptanthus.htm