Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rauh) M.A.Spencer & L.B.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Bradea 6: 145 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000386487
Common Names
- Deuterocohnia lotteae
- Lotteae Deuterocohnia
- Lotte's Deuterocohnia
Synonyms
- Dyckia lotteae (Rauh) Forzza [valid]
Description
Deuterocohnia lotteae (also called Lotte's Deuterocohnia, among many other common names) is a perennial succulent plant that is native to South America. It has a rosette of basal leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in rocky and sandy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Deuterocohnia lotteae is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in rock gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Deuterocohnia lotteae has yellow flowers with a red center and a long petal. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Deuterocohnia lotteae is a hardy perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny spot in well-drained soil. The cuttings should be taken in late summer and planted in a pot with well-drained soil. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Deuterocohnia lotteae
Deuterocohnia lotteae can be found in the Andes Mountains of Bolivia and Peru.
Deuterocohnia lotteae FAQ
What is the common name of Deuterocohnia lotteae?
Lotte's Bromeliad
What is the optimal soil type for Deuterocohnia lotteae?
Well-drained soil
Does Deuterocohnia lotteae require full sun?
No
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:972905-1: 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].