Disteganthus

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).^[1] 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.^[2][3][4]

Disteganthus
Disteganthus gracieae
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Monocots
Clade:	Commelinids
Order:	Poales
Family:	Bromeliaceae
Subfamily:	Bromelioideae
Genus:	Disteganthus Lem.

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