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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.
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Eggli, U. (2020). Deinacanthon BROMELIACEAE. In: Eggli, U., Nyffeler, R. (eds) Monocotyledons. Illustrated Handbook of Succulent Plants. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-56486-8_78
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