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.).[1]
| Cryptanthus delicatus | |
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| Cryptanthus growing in a garden in Brazil | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Bromeliaceae |
| Genus: | Cryptanthus |
| Species: | C. delicatus
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| Binomial name | |
| Cryptanthus delicatus Leme
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Origins
editThe plant was found in Brazil by an unknown explorer.
References
edit- ^ Garden, Dave's. "Cryptanthus". Dave'sGarden. Dave. Retrieved 6 October 2019.
- Martinelli, Gustavo; Vieira, Cláudia Magalhães; Gonzalez, Marcos; Leitman, Paula; Piratininga, Andréa; Costa, Andrea Ferreira da; Forzza, Rafaela Campostrini (January 2008). "Bromeliaceae da Mata Atlântica Brasileira: lista de espécies, distribuição e conservação" [Bromeliaceae of the brazilian Atlantic Forest: checklist, distribution and conservation]. Rodriguésia (in Brazilian Portuguese). 59 (1): 209–258. doi:10.1590/2175-7860200859114. JSTOR 23499386.