Cryptanthus acaulis
Starfishplant
Also known as: Bromelia pumila Otto & A.Dietr. +15 more
- Bromelia pumila Otto & A.Dietr.
- Cryptanthus acaulis var. acaulis
- Cryptanthus acaulis var. argenteus Beer
- Cryptanthus acaulis var. discolor (Otto & A.Dietr.) Mez
- Cryptanthus acaulis var. genuinus Mez
- Cryptanthus acaulis var. purpureus Baker
- Cryptanthus acaulis var. ruber Beer
- Cryptanthus discolor Otto & A.Dietr.
- Cryptanthus pumilus Gentil
- Cryptanthus sinuosus L.B.Sm.
- Cryptanthus testaceus É.Morren ex Baker
- Cryptanthus undulatus Otto & A.Dietr.
- Cryptanthus undulatus var. purpureus (Baker) Baker
- Cryptanthus undulatus var. ruber (Beer) Baker
- Madvigia densiflora Liebm.
- Tillandsia acaulis Lindl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Bromeliaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Cryptanthus acaulis (commonly known as Starfishplant) is a bromeliad within the Bromeliaceae family. It naturally occurs in South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil Southeast