Cryptanthus bivittatus
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| Cryptanthus bivittatus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Bromeliaceae |
| Genus: | Cryptanthus |
| Species: | C. bivittatus |
| Binomial name | |
| Cryptanthus bivittatus (Hook.) Regel | |
Cryptanthus bivittatus, (commonly known as Earth star) is a small, terrestrial species of plant in the family Bromeliaceae. Reaching a height of only 6 - 8 inches and preferring moderate or diffuse light, it is commonly used in terrariums and novelty planters.[1]
The cultivar 'Pink Starlite' has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[2]