Cryptanthus acaulis (Lindl.) Beer, Fam. Bromel.: 75 (1856) (syn: 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 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.);
Pl. find the attached file contain photos for id. request. Location: NBNP Garden Anaikatti, Coimbatore Dist. Date: March 2012. This plant just wont quit my mind!! or may be even a Murdannia …. not sure what it would be… this is cryptanthus Thank you, … for confirming the ID at least up to the generic level. This is Cryptanthus only. Yes, this appears to be Cryptanthus of Bromeliaceae. However, most species of Cryptanthus have variegated leaves and the plant shown in the photo have completely green leaves. Try to identify the species with the help of some S. American floras. Thanks to all for the valuable comments rendered to identify the species. This plant has been kept inside the shade net house, this could be the reason for leaves colour. Cryptanthus acaulis (Lindl.) Beer Yes, appears so as per AI view in Google search says:
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Cryptanthus acaulis (Cultivated)
Updated on August 22, 2025