Disteganthus
| Disteganthus | |
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| Disteganthus gracieae | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Bromeliaceae |
| Subfamily: | Bromelioideae |
| Genus: |
Disteganthus Lem. |
Disteganthus is a genus of plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Bromelioideae. The genus name is from the Greek “dis” (two), “steg” (covering), and “anthos” (flower). They are considered a primitive genus among bromeliads and are only found in terrestrial environments. Distenganthus has three known species, native to northeastern South America.
Species
- Disteganthus basilateralis Lemaire - French Guiana
- Disteganthus calatheoides (L.B.Sm.) L.B.Sm. & Read - Amapá, French Guiana
- Disteganthus lateralis (L.B. Smith) Gouda - French Guiana, Suriname