Luther 1991x (Article) Cryptanthus

A note concerning Dimorphic Foliage in the Genus Cryptanthus or another "Crypt" bites the dust.

Author(s):—H.E. Luther

Publication:—Cryptanthus Soc. J. 6(4): 12-13. (1991)

Abstract:—Cryptanthus bromelioides, C. (acaulis var.) diversifolius, C.suaveolens

Taxonomy:—Cryptanthus diversifolius Treated as a synonym of Cryptanthus bromelioides Beer: Cryptanthus diversifolius Beer, an obscure species described from European horticulture, is separated from C. bromelioides by dimorphic foliage according to all published accounts. As this difference does not exist, there seems no grounds for continuing to recognize C. diversifolius as a separate species as it is quite similar to C. bromelioides in all other features. (p.13).