FIGURE 3. Cryptanthus apiculatantherus. A in Two new species of Cryptanthus (Bromelioideae, Bromeliaceae) from northeastern Brazil

FIGURE 3. Cryptanthus apiculatantherus. A. Population in nature, individuals partially exposed to sun. B. Population in nature, individuals not exposed to sun. C. Leaf sheath (abaxial surface). D. Leaf sheath (adaxial surface). E. Leaf (abaxial surface). F. Leaf (adaxial surface). G. Top view of the rosette showing the inflorescence and flowers. H. Bract of the staminate flower. I. Staminate flower. J. Anther. K. Side view of anther showing the apex. L. Bract of perfect flower. M. Perfect flower. N. Fruit with persistent sepals. O. Seeds. (C, D, E, F, H, I, L and M: E. M. Almeida 3318; J and K: E. M. Almeida 3246; N and O: E. M. Almeida 2757).