Eggli, U. 2020f (Book) Deinacanthon

Deinacanthon BROMELIACEAE

Author(s):—U. Eggli in Eggli, U. & Nyffeler, R. (eds.) Monocotyledons - Illustrated Handbook of Succulent Plants

Publication:—Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg (2020). — DOI

Abstract:—A diagnostic description of the genus is given with special emphasis on the occurrence of succulence amongst its species. The geographical distribution is outlined, together with a selection of important literature, and an explanation of the etymology of the name. This is followed by a short summary of its position in the phylogeny of the family and of the past and present classification in a phylogenetic context. The succulent features present in the genus are shortly explained as to morphology and anatomy.

This is followed by a synoptical treatment of the single species (succulent) of the genus, complete with typification details, full synonymy, geographical and ecological data, a diagnostic description, and notes on its ethnobotany.

Pages: 875–876