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 gracieae Aguirre-Santoro & Michelang. - French Guiana, Suriname

• Disteganthus lateralis (L.B. Smith) Gouda - French Guiana, Suriname

• Disteganthus morii Aguirre-Santoro & Michelang. - Suriname

References

External links

• Disteganthus photos on FCBS

• BSI Genera Gallery photos