Bromeliaceae > Cryptanthus
Crypthantus is very drought-tolerant.
Dark leaves with bright bands. The dark parts of leave are bare and
non-absorbant while the bright stripes are covered in absorbant scales.
Flowers
have inferior inflorescences and produce berries.
Some Species:
Cryptanthus bivittatus
Cryptanthus racinae
Cryptanthus acaulis
Cryptanthus diversifolius
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