Cryptanthus zonatus Plant Supports Some leaves carry only a

Some leaves carry only a few white marks

Dischidia nummularia (Button) forms dense strings of thick

The subspecies gounellei is the nominate form

Etymology and cultivar origin

Borneoa scortechinii

Cryptanthus zonatus Plant Supports Some leaves carry only aCryptanthus zonatus Cryptanthus zonatus forms a broad, flat rosette of stiff pointed leaves crossed by silver grey to cream horizontal bands. The darker ground colour varies from green and brown to deep purple, and some dark forms show a much paler silver white reverse. Fine surface scales, rippled margins and small teeth give the blades a rough finish. Longer leaves add wider sequences of dark and pale zones as the initially tight rosette opens