Cryptanthus
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Cryptanthus | |
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Cryptanthus zonatus | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Monocots |
(unranked): | Commelinids |
Order: | Poales |
Family: | Bromeliaceae |
Subfamily: | Bromelioideae |
Genus: | Cryptanthus Otto & A.Dietr. |
Species | |
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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.[1] The common name for any Cryptanthus is "Earth Star".[2]
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Notes
- ↑ BROMELIACEAE DA MATA ATLÂNTICA BRASILEIRA retrieved 22 October 2009
- ↑ http://msuplants.com/pd.asp?pid=2885
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