Greek deuteros – second, the second genus named for F.J. Cohn, German biologist (1828–1898); the first being Cohnia (Liliaceae).
This genus now includes Abromeitiella which was segregated on the basis of the inflorescence having no scape. This character was found to be inconsistent and in 1987 Abromeitiella was absorbed in synonymy.
The plants originally called Abromeitiella are sometimes grown as 'succulents' by cactus and succulent enthusiasts as well as bromeliad fanciers. They form large mounds and can be used in pot culture or outside rockeries. A degree of variation exists with a number of forms being known.
About 14 species mainly from Bolivia and Argentina although some are found in Peru and Chile.
Source: (2005). Bromeliaceae. In: . Horticultural Flora of South-eastern Australia. Volume 5. Flowering plants. Monocotyledons. The identification of garden and cultivated plants. University of New South Wales Press.