Hoplocryptanthus

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Hoplocryptanthus is a genus of the subfamily Bromelioideae. It was accepted after a study and taxonomic revision of the Cryptanthoid Group, with all species reclassified from the genus Cryptanthus (Leme, Heller, Zizka & Halbritter. 2017). They are all native to Minas Gerais State in Brazil, where they grow as terrestrials in rocky areas.
Number of accepted species in this genus is 9.
caracensis, ferrarius, glaziovii, knegtianus, lavrasensis, regius, schwackeanus, tiradentesensis, vidaliorum

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Updated 08/11/24

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