''Cryptanthus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family

Bromeliaceae The Bromeliaceae (the bromeliads) are a family of monocot Monocotyledons (), commonly referred to as monocots, (Lilianae ''sensu'' Chase & Reveal) are grass and grass-like flowering plants (angiosperms), the seeds of which typically contain o ...

, 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 ''Hoplocryptanthus'' is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Bromeliaceae. It was formerly treated as the subgenus ''Hoplocryptanthus'' of the genus ''Cryptanthus''. Its native range is Southeastern Brazil. Species: *''Hoplocrypt ...

''. All species of this genus are endemic to Brazil. The common name for any ''Cryptanthus'' is "Earth star".

Species

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accepted the following species: *''

Cryptanthus acaulis ''Cryptanthus acaulis'' is a plant species in the genus ''Cryptanthus''. This species is endemic to Brazil. Cultivars * ''Cryptanthus'' 'Bivittato-Acaulis' * ''Cryptanthus'' 'Cabo Frio Cabbage' * ''Cryptanthus'' 'Cochleatus' * ''Cryptanthus' ...

'' (Lindl.) Beer *''

Cryptanthus alagoanus ''Cryptanthus alagoanus'' is a plant species in the genus ''Cryptanthus''. This species is endemic to Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South America ...

'' Leme & J.A.Siqueira *''

Cryptanthus apiculatantherus ''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 ...

'' D.M.C.Ferreira, E.M.Almeida & Louzada *''

Cryptanthus bahianus ''Cryptanthus bahianus'' is a plant species in the genus ''Cryptanthus''. Cultivars * Cryptanthus 'Autumn Glow', ''Cryptanthus'' 'Autumn Glow' * Cryptanthus 'Blonde', ''Cryptanthus'' 'Blonde' * Cryptanthus 'Jean Stagner', ''Cryptanthus'' 'Jean ...

'' L.B.Sm. *''

Cryptanthus beuckeri ''Cryptanthus beuckeri'' is a plant species in the genus ''Cryptanthus''. This species is endemic to Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South America ...

'' É.Morren *''

Cryptanthus bibarrensis ''Cryptanthus bibarrensis'' is a plant species in the genus ''Cryptanthus''. This species is endemic to Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South Ameri ...

'' Leme *''

Cryptanthus bivittatus ''Cryptanthus bivittatus'', (commonly known as Earth star) is a small, terrestrial species of plant in the family Bromeliaceae. Reaching a height of only 6 - 8 inches and preferring moderate or diffuse light, it is commonly used in terrariums an ...

'' (Hook.) Regel *''

Cryptanthus boanovensis ''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 ...

'' Leme *''

Cryptanthus brevibracteatus ''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 ...

'' D.M.C.Ferreira & Louzada *''

Cryptanthus brevifolius ''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 ...

'' Leme *''

Cryptanthus bromelioides ''Cryptanthus bromelioides'' is a plant species in the genus ''Cryptanthus''. This species is endemic to Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South Amer ...

'' Otto & A.Dietr. *''

Cryptanthus capitatus ''Cryptanthus capitatus'' is a plant species in the genus ''Cryptanthus''. This species is endemic to Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South Americ ...

'' Leme *''

Cryptanthus capitellatus ''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 ...

'' Leme & L.Kollmann *''

Cryptanthus cinereus ''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 ...

'' D.M.C.Ferreira & Louzada *''

Cryptanthus colnagoi ''Cryptanthus colnagoi'' is a plant species in the genus ''Cryptanthus''. This species is native to Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South America a ...

'' Rauh & Leme *''

Cryptanthus coriaceus ''Cryptanthus coriaceus'' is a plant species in the genus ''Cryptanthus''. This species is endemic to Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South America ...

'' Leme *''

Cryptanthus correia-araujoi ''Cryptanthus correia-araujoi'' is a plant species in the genus ''Cryptanthus''. This species is endemic to Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South A ...

'' Leme *''

Cryptanthus crassifolius ''Cryptanthus crassifolius'' is a plant species in the genus ''Cryptanthus''. This species is endemic to Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South Amer ...

'' Leme *''

Cryptanthus cruzalmensis ''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 ...

'' Leme & E.H.Souza *''

Cryptanthus delicatus ''Cryptanthus delicatus'' is a plant species in the genus ''Cryptanthus''. This species is endemic to Brazil. The plant can grow up to 6–12 in. (15-30 cm.), the plant can be found in light parts of Brazil as well. Origins The plant was fo ...

'' Leme *''

Cryptanthus diamantinensis ''Cryptanthus diamantinensis'' is a plant species in the genus ''Cryptanthus ''Cryptanthus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Bromelioideae. The genus name is from the Greek ''cryptos'' (hidden) and ''anth ...

'' Leme *''

Cryptanthus dianae ''Cryptanthus dianae'' is a plant species in the genus ''Cryptanthus''. This species is endemic to Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South America an ...

'' Leme *''

Cryptanthus dorothyae ''Cryptanthus dorothyae'' is a plant species in the genus ''Cryptanthus''. This species is endemic to Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South America ...

'' Leme *''

Cryptanthus felixii ''Cryptanthus felixii'' is a plant species in the genus ''Cryptanthus''. This species is endemic to Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South America a ...

'' J.A.Siqueira & Leme *''

Cryptanthus flesheri ''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 ...

'' E.H.Souza & Leme *''

Cryptanthus giganteus ''Cryptanthus giganteus'' is a plant species in the genus ''Cryptanthus''. This species is endemic to Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South America ...

'' Leme & A.P.Fontana *''

Cryptanthus grazielae ''Cryptanthus grazielae'' is a plant species in the genus ''Cryptanthus''. This species is endemic to Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South America ...

'' H.Luther *''

Cryptanthus guanduensis ''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 ...

'' Leme & L.Kollmann *''

Cryptanthus heimenii ''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 subge ...

'' P.J.Braun & Gonç.Brito *'' Cryptanthus ilhanus'' Leme *''

Cryptanthus incrassatus ''Cryptanthus incrassatus'' is a plant species in the genus ''Cryptanthus''. This species is endemic to Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South Ameri ...

'' L.B.Sm. *''

Cryptanthus lacerdae ''Cryptanthus lacerdae'' is a plant species in the genus ''Cryptanthus''. This species is endemic to Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South America ...

'' Van Geert *''

Cryptanthus lutandensis ''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 subge ...

'' E.H.Souza & Leme *''

Cryptanthus lutherianus ''Cryptanthus lutherianus'' is a plant species in the genus ''Cryptanthus''. This species is endemic to Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South Ameri ...

'' I.Ramírez *''

Cryptanthus lyman-smithii ''Cryptanthus lyman-smithii'' is a plant species in the genus ''Cryptanthus''. This species is endemic to Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South Ame ...

'' Leme *''

Cryptanthus marginatus ''Cryptanthus marginatus'' is a species in the genus ''Cryptanthus''. This species is Endemism, endemic to Brazil. Cultivars * Cryptanthus Arlety, ''Cryptanthus'' 'Arlety' * Cryptanthus Atahualpa, ''Cryptanthus'' 'Atahualpa' * Cryptanthus Beau B ...

'' L.B.Sm. *''

Cryptanthus maritimus ''Cryptanthus maritimus'' is a plant species in the genus ''Cryptanthus''. This species is endemic to Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South America ...

'' L.B.Sm. *''

Cryptanthus minarum ''Cryptanthus minarum'' is a plant species in the genus ''Cryptanthus ''Cryptanthus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Bromelioideae. The genus name is from the Greek ''cryptos'' (hidden) and ''anthos'' (f ...

'' L.B.Sm. *''

Cryptanthus osiris ''Cryptanthus osiris'' is a plant species in the genus ''Cryptanthus''. This species is native Native may refer to: People * Jus soli, citizenship by right of birth * Indigenous peoples, peoples with a set of specific rights based on their ...

'' W.Weber *''

Cryptanthus pickelii ''Cryptanthus pickelii'' is a plant species in the genus ''Cryptanthus ''Cryptanthus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Bromelioideae. The genus name is from the Greek ''cryptos'' (hidden) and ''anthos'' ( ...

'' L.B.Sm. *''

Cryptanthus praetextus ''Cryptanthus praetextus'' is a species in the genus ''Cryptanthus''. This species is endemic to Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South America and ...

'' É.Morren ex Baker *''

Cryptanthus pseudopetiolatus ''Cryptanthus pseudopetiolatus'' is a plant species in the genus ''Cryptanthus''. This species is endemic to Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South ...

'' Philcox *''

Cryptanthus reisii ''Cryptanthus reisii'' is a plant species in the genus ''Cryptanthus''. This species is endemic to Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South America an ...

'' Leme *''

Cryptanthus reptans ''Cryptanthus reptans'' is a plant species in the genus ''Cryptanthus''. This species is endemic to Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South America a ...

'' Leme & J.A.Siqueira *''

Cryptanthus rigidifolius ''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 ...

'' Leme *''

Cryptanthus robsonianus ''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 ...

'' Leme *''

Cryptanthus santateresinhensis ''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 ...

'' Leme *''

Cryptanthus santosii ''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 ...

'' Leme & E.H.Souza *''

Cryptanthus seidelianus ''Cryptanthus seidelianus'' (common name: Earth star) is a plant species in the genus ''Cryptanthus ''Cryptanthus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Bromelioideae. The genus name is from the Greek ''crypto ...

'' W.Weber *''

Cryptanthus sergipensis ''Cryptanthus sergipensis'' is a plant species in the genus ''Cryptanthus ''Cryptanthus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Bromelioideae. The genus name is from the Greek ''cryptos'' (hidden) and ''anthos' ...

'' I.Ramírez *''

Cryptanthus solidadeanus ''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 subge ...

'' Leme & E.H.Souza *''

Cryptanthus tabuleiricola ''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 ...

'' Leme & L.Kollmann *''

Cryptanthus teretifolius ''Cryptanthus teretifolius'' is a plant species in the genus ''Cryptanthus ''Cryptanthus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Bromelioideae. The genus name is from the Greek ''cryptos'' (hidden) and ''anthos ...

'' Leme *''

Cryptanthus ubairensis ''Cryptanthus ubairensis'' is a plant species in the genus ''Cryptanthus ''Cryptanthus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Bromelioideae. The genus name is from the Greek ''cryptos'' (hidden) and ''anthos'' ...

'' I.Ramírez *''

Cryptanthus univittatus ''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 ...

'' Leme *''

Cryptanthus venecianus ''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 subge ...

'' Leme & L.Kollmann *''

Cryptanthus viridipetalus ''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 ...

'' Leme & L.Kollmann *''

Cryptanthus viridovinosus ''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 subge ...

'' Leme *''

Cryptanthus walkerianus ''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 ...

'' Leme & L.Kollmann *''

Cryptanthus warren-loosei ''Cryptanthus warren-loosei'' is a plant species in the genus ''Cryptanthus ''Cryptanthus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Bromelioideae. The genus name is from the Greek ''cryptos'' (hidden) and ''antho ...

'' Leme *''

Cryptanthus zonatus ''Cryptanthus zonatus'' is a plant species in the genus ''Cryptanthus''. This species is endemic to Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South America a ...

'' (Lem.) Vis.

Former species

A major revision of ''Cryptanthus'' in 2017 based on both morphological and molecular characters elevated a former subgenus to the genus ''

'' and created two new genera, ''

Forzzaea ''Forzzaea'' is a genus of eu-bromelioids in the family Bromeliaceae The Bromeliaceae (the bromeliads) are a family of monocot Monocotyledons (), commonly referred to as monocots, (Lilianae ''sensu'' Chase & Reveal) are grass and grass-lik ...

'' and ''

Rokautskyia ''Rokautskyia'' is a genus of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae, native to eastern Brazil. The genus was first established in 2017, and is placed in subfamily Bromelioideae. Species , Plants of the World Online accepted the following s ...

'', transferring many former ''Cryptanthus'' species to these three genera.

Transferred to ''Forzzaea''

*''Cryptanthus leopoldo-horstii'' Rauh → ''

Forzzaea leopoldo-horstii ''Forzzaea leopoldo-horstii'' is a plant species in the genus ''Forzzaea''. This species is endemic to Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South Americ ...

'' (Rauh) Leme, S.Heller & Zizka *''Cryptanthus micrus'' Louzada, Wand. & Versieux → ''

Forzzaea micra ''Forzzaea'' is a genus of eu-bromelioids in the family Bromeliaceae, native to the Atlantic coastal forest of Brazil, and described in 2017. Species Currently accepted species include: *''Forzzaea coutensis'' Leme & O.B.C. Ribeiro *''Forzzaea ...

'' (Louzada, Wand. & Versieux) Leme, S.Heller & Zizka *''Cryptanthus warasii'' E.Pereira → ''

Forzzaea warasii ''Forzzaea warasii'' is a plant species in the genus ''Forzzaea''. This species is endemic to Brazil. It was formerly placed in ''Cryptanthus ''Cryptanthus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Bromelioideae. ...

'' (E.Pereira) Leme, S.Heller & Zizka

Transferred to ''Haplocryptanthus''

*''Cryptanthus caracensis'' Leme & E.Gross → ''

Hoplocryptanthus caracensis ''Hoplocryptanthus caracensis'' is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae, endemic to Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South Americ ...

'' *''Cryptanthus ferrarius'' Leme & C.C.Paula → ''

Hoplocryptanthus ferrarius ''Hoplocryptanthus'' is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Bromeliaceae. It was formerly treated as the subgenus ''Hoplocryptanthus'' of the genus ''Cryptanthus''. Its native range is Southeastern Brazil. Species: *'' Hoplocrypt ...

'' *''Cryptanthus glaziovii'' Mez → ''

Hoplocryptanthus glaziovii ''Hoplocryptanthus glaziovii'' is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae, endemic to Brazil (the state of Minas Gerais). It was first described by Carl Christian Mez in 1891 as ''Cryptanthus glaziovii''. It is found in the Brazil ...

'' *''Cryptanthus lavrasensis'' Leme → ''

Hoplocryptanthus lavrasensis ''Hoplocryptanthus lavrasensis'' is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae, endemic to Brazil (the state of Minas Gerais). It was first described in 2007 by Elton Leme Elton Martinez Carvalho Leme (born 1960) is a Brazilian w ...

'' *''Cryptanthus regius'' Leme → ''

Hoplocryptanthus regius ''Hoplocryptanthus regius'' is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae, endemic to Brazil (the state of Minas Gerais). It was first described in 2007 by Elton Leme Elton Martinez Carvalho Leme (born 1960) is a Brazilian who is ...

'' *''Cryptanthus schwackeanus'' Mez → ''

Hoplocryptanthus schwackeanus ''Hoplocryptanthus schwackeanus'' is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae, endemic to Brazil (the states of Minas Gerais and São Paulo). It was first described by Carl Christian Mez Carl Christian Mez (26 March 1866 – ...

'' *''Cryptanthus tiradentesensis'' Leme → ''

Hoplocryptanthus tiradentesensis ''Hoplocryptanthus tiradentesensis'' is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae, endemic to Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South A ...

Transferred to ''Rokautskyia''

*''Cryptanthus caulescens'' I.Ramírez → ''

Rokautskyia caulescens ''Rokautskyia caulescens'' is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae The Bromeliaceae (the bromeliads) are a family of monocot Monocotyledons (), commonly referred to as monocots, (Lilianae ''sensu'' Chase & Reveal) are ...

'' *''Cryptanthus exaltatus'' H.Luther → ''

Rokautskyia exaltata ''Rokautskyia exaltata'' is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae, endemic to Brazil (the state of Espírito Santo). It was first described by Harry Edward Luther Harry E. Luther (1952 – October 17, 2012) was an Ameri ...

'' *''Cryptanthus fernseeoides'' Leme → ''

Rokautskyia fernseeoides ''Rokautskyia fernseeoides'' is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae, endemic to Brazil (the state of Espírito Santo). It was first described by Elton Leme Elton Martinez Carvalho Leme (born 1960) is a Brazilian who is ...

'' *''Cryptanthus latifolius'' Leme → ''

Rokautskyia latifolia ''Rokautskyia latifolia'' is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae, endemic to Brazil (the state of Espírito Santo). It was first described by Elton Leme Elton Martinez Carvalho Leme (born 1960) is a Brazilian who is employ ...

'' *''Cryptanthus leuzingerae'' Leme → ''

Rokautskyia leuzingerae ''Rokautskyia leuzingerae'' is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae, endemic to Brazil (the state of Espírito Santo). It was first described by Elton Leme Elton Martinez Carvalho Leme (born 1960) is a Brazilian who is empl ...

'' *''Cryptanthus microglazioui'' I.Ramírez → ''

Rokautskyia microglazioui ''Rokautskyia microglazioui'' is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae, endemic to Brazil (the state of Espírito Santo). It was first described in 1998 as ''Cryptanthus microglazioui''. It is found in the Brazilian Atlantic For ...

'' (I.Ramírez) Leme, S.Heller & Zizka *''Cryptanthus odoratissimus'' Leme → ''

Rokautskyia odoratissima ''Rokautskyia odoratissima'' is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae, endemic to Brazil (the state of Espírito Santo). It was first described by Elton Leme Elton Martinez Carvalho Leme (born 1960) is a Brazilian who is emp ...

'' *''Cryptanthus pseudoglaziovii'' Leme → ''

Rokautskyia pseudoglaziovii ''Rokautskyia pseudoglaziovii'' is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae, endemic to Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South Americ ...

'' *''Cryptanthus pseudoscaposus'' L.B.Sm. → ''

Rokautskyia pseudoscaposa ''Rokautskyia pseudoscaposa'' is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae, endemic to Brazil (the state of Espírito Santo). It was first described by Lyman Bradford Smith Lyman Bradford Smith (September 11, 1904 – May 4, 1997 ...

'' *''Cryptanthus roberto-kautskyi'' Leme → ''

Rokautskyia roberto-kautskyi ''Rokautskyia roberto-kautskyi'' is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae, endemic to Brazil (the state of Espírito Santo). It was first described by Elton Leme Elton Martinez Carvalho Leme (born 1960) is a Brazilian who is ...

'' *''Cryptanthus sanctaluciae'' Leme & L.Kollmann → ''

Rokautskyia sanctaluciae ''Rokautskyia sanctaluciae'' is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae, endemic to Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South America a ...

'' *''Cryptanthus scaposus'' E.Pereira → ''

Rokautskyia scaposa ''Rokautskyia scaposa'' is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae, endemic to Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South America and L ...

'' *''Cryptanthus whitmanii'' Leme → ''

Rokautskyia whitmanii ''Rokautskyia whitmanii'' is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae, endemic to Brazil (the state of Espírito Santo). It was first described by Elton Leme Elton Martinez Carvalho Leme (born 1960) is a Brazilian who is employ ...

References

External links

BSI Genera Gallery
photos * http://fcbs.org/pictures/Cryptanthus.htm {{Taxonbar, from=Q138350 Endemic flora of Brazil Bromeliaceae genera