Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
altoana
ID:
1546148

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.J.Braun & K.-H.Tank

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2021

Citation Micro:
Bromelie 2021: 135 (2021)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000026851



Common Names

  • Dyckia altoana
  • Altoana Dyckia
  • Dyckia Plant


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Description

Dyckia altoana (also called Altoana, among many other common names) is a small, succulent shrub native to the highlands of Bolivia and Peru. It has thick, fleshy leaves that are green to reddish-brown in color and grow in a rosette pattern. The plant is found in rocky, dry areas and is drought-tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Dyckia altoana is used as an ornamental plant and can be used as a natural pesticide. It is also used as a source of food and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dyckia altoana has yellow flowers with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and thin with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dyckia altoana is a small, rosette-forming succulent that grows up to 10 cm tall. It is best propagated from stem cuttings or offsets. To propagate from stem cuttings, cut a stem with a few leaves and allow it to dry for a few days before planting it in well-draining soil. To propagate from offsets, carefully remove the offset from the parent plant and allow it to dry for a few days before planting it in well-draining soil. Water the soil lightly and keep it in a warm, sunny spot.

Where to Find Dyckia altoana

Dyckia altoana can be found in Brazil.

Dyckia altoana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dyckia altoana?

Dyckia altoana

What is the common name of Dyckia altoana?

Altoana Dyckia

What type of soil does Dyckia altoana prefer?

Dyckia altoana prefers well-drained, sandy soils.

Species in the Dyckia genus

Dyckia affinis, Dyckia agudensis, Dyckia alba, Dyckia aurea, Dyckia beateae, Dyckia beloisae, Dyckia brachyphylla, Dyckia brachystachya, Dyckia bracteata, Dyckia brasiliana, Dyckia braunii, Dyckia brevifolia, Dyckia burchellii, Dyckia burle-marxii, Dyckia cabrerae, Dyckia choristaminea, Dyckia cinerea, Dyckia commixta, Dyckia consimilis, Dyckia coximensis, Dyckia crocea, Dyckia dawsonii, Dyckia delicata, Dyckia deltoidea, Dyckia densiflora, Dyckia dissitiflora, Dyckia distachya, Dyckia duckei, Dyckia dusenii, Dyckia elata, Dyckia elisabethae, Dyckia elongata, Dyckia eminens, Dyckia encholirioides, Dyckia estevesii, Dyckia excelsa, Dyckia exserta, Dyckia ferox, Dyckia ferruginea, Dyckia floribunda, Dyckia fosteriana, Dyckia frigida, Dyckia glandulosa, Dyckia goehringii, Dyckia goiana, Dyckia gracilis, Dyckia granmogulensis, Dyckia hatschbachii, Dyckia hebdingii, Dyckia hohenbergioides,

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:77235220-1: 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].