Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
apiunensis
ID:
1552072

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.J.Braun & C.Gastaldi

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
Bromelie 2019(2): 89 (2019)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000032025



Common Names

  • Dyckia apiunensis
  • Dyckia Plant
  • Apiunensis Plant


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Description

Dyckia apiunensis (also called Apiun Dyckia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial succulent plant native to Brazil. It has a rosette of spiny, grey-green leaves and produces yellow flowers. It prefers warm, dry climates and is often found in grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Dyckia apiunensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to make baskets and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dyckia apiunensis is yellow and tubular. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dyckia apiunensis is a slow-growing, terrestrial bromeliad that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It is best propagated by division, as it does not produce offsets. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.

Where to Find Dyckia apiunensis

Dyckia apiunensis is native to Brazil.

Dyckia apiunensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dyckia apiunensis?

Dyckia apiunensis

What is the natural habitat of Dyckia apiunensis?

Dry grasslands and scrubland

What are the common uses of Dyckia apiunensis?

Ornamental plant, medicinal uses

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:77202343-1: 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].