starfishplant
Cryptanthus acaulis (Lindl.) Beer
Cryptanthus acaulis, known as starfishplant, is a member of the Bromeliaceae family. It was first described in 1856 and belongs to the genus Cryptanthus. This species is native to regions including Brazil Southeast, the Galápagos Islands, and Taiwan (TW).
Description
Cryptanthus acaulis is a plant species in the Bromeliaceae family, characterized by its unique appearance that resembles a starfish, hence its common name, starfishplant. It was formally described in 1856 and is part of the Cryptanthus genus. The species is naturally distributed across several regions, including Brazil Southeast, the Galápagos Islands, and Taiwan. Its occurrence in these areas reflects its ecological adaptability within tropical and subtropical environments.
Other common names
starfishplant
Distribution
BR · Galápagos Islands · TW · Brazil Southeast
Synonyms
Cryptanthus acaulis var. argenteusCryptanthus acaulis var. discolorCryptanthus acaulis var. purpureusCryptanthus acaulis var. ruberCryptanthus discolorCryptanthus sinuosusCryptanthus testaceusCryptanthus undulatusMadvigia densifloraTillandsia acaulisCryptanthus undulatus var. ruberCryptanthus undulatus var. purpureusCryptanthus pumilusBromelia pumilaCryptanthus acaulis var. acaulisCryptanthus acaulis var. genuinaCryptanthus acaulis var. genuinus
