Deuterocohnia brevispicata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brevispicata
ID:
387084
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rauh & L.Hrom.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Trop. Subtrop. Pflanzenwelt 65: 5 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000386416
Common Names
- Deuterocohnia Brevispicata
- Short-Spiked Pincushion Plant
- Short-Spiked Foxtail Bromeliad
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- Dyckia brevispicata (Rauh & L.Hrom.) Forzza [valid]
Description
Deuterocohnia brevispicata (also called Short-Spiked Bromeliad, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a woody base and grows up to 30 cm tall. It has hairy stems and leaves, and its flowers are small and yellow. It grows in rocky and sandy soils, and is usually found in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Deuterocohnia brevispicata is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in rock gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Deuterocohnia brevispicata has yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, slender leaves.
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Deuterocohnia brevispicata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Deuterocohnia brevispicata
Deuterocohnia brevispicata can be found in the mountains of northern Argentina.
Deuterocohnia brevispicata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Deuterocohnia brevispicata?
Deuterocohnia brevispicata
What is the common name of Deuterocohnia brevispicata?
Short-spiked Deuterocohnia
What is the natural habitat of Deuterocohnia brevispicata?
Grasslands and scrub
Species in the Deuterocohnia genus
Deuterocohnia brevifolia, Deuterocohnia brevispicata, Deuterocohnia chrysantha, Deuterocohnia digitata, Deuterocohnia glandulosa, Deuterocohnia haumanii, Deuterocohnia longipetala, Deuterocohnia lotteae, Deuterocohnia meziana, Deuterocohnia recurvipetala, Deuterocohnia scapigera, Deuterocohnia schreiteri, Deuterocohnia seramisiana, Deuterocohnia strobilifera, Deuterocohnia gableana, Deuterocohnia abstrusa,
Species in the Bromeliaceae family
Acanthostachys pitcairnioides, Acanthostachys strobilacea, Acanthostachys calcicola, Aechmea abbreviata, Aechmea aculeatosepala, Aechmea alba, Aechmea alegrensis, Aechmea alopecurus, Aechmea ampla, Aechmea andersonii, Aechmea angustifolia, Aechmea anomala, Aechmea apocalyptica, Aechmea aquilega, Aechmea araneosa, Aechmea arenaria, Aechmea aripensis, Aechmea azurea, Aechmea bahiana, Aechmea bambusoides, Aechmea biflora, Aechmea blanchetiana, Aechmea blumenavii, Aechmea bocainensis, Aechmea brachystachys, Aechmea bracteata, Aechmea brassicoides, Aechmea brevicollis, Aechmea bromeliifolia, Aechmea bruggeri, Aechmea caesia, Aechmea callichroma, Aechmea calyculata, Aechmea campanulata, Aechmea candida, Aechmea cariocae, Aechmea carvalhoi, Aechmea castanea, Aechmea castelnavii, Aechmea cathcartii, Aechmea caudata, Aechmea chantinii, Aechmea coelestis, Aechmea colombiana, Aechmea comata, Aechmea conferta, Aechmea confusa, Aechmea conifera, Aechmea costantinii, Aechmea contracta,
References
Werner Rauh (1913-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rauh' in the authors string.
Lieselotte Hromadnik (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Hrom.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:275793-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].