Cryptanthus bivittatus (Hook.) Regel

Taxonomy: Plantae > Tracheophytes > Angiosperms > Monocots > Commelinids > Poales > Bromeliaceae > Cryptanthus > C. bivittatus

Description: leaf linear and sharp in the edge, leaves grow in rosette structure. Flower color green or white, the flowers grow in the inner part of the plant in crown structure. The plants can have ten to twenty leaves, each with tiny teeth or thorns on their wavy margins. The leaves taper to a point at the end which gives the plant its pretty star shape. The plants can be striped in both ivory tones and various shades of red and pink. The plant will grow to about 6″ tall and 15″ wide. It is a moderately slow grower. Small white flowers appear in the center of the rosettes of leaves. The flowers of the plant are somewhat insignificant.

Flowering and Fruiting: Summer / Autumn

Uses: Ornamental

Cultivation: Cultivated

References

http://www.plantsoftheworldonline.org

https://indiabiodiversity.org