Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
aurea
ID:
400831

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 14: 488 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000400163



Common Names

  • Aurea Dyckia
  • Aurea
  • Dyckia Aurea


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Description

Dyckia aurea (also called 'Golden Dyckia', among many other common names) is a species of evergreen succulent native to Brazil. It typically grows to a height of 30-60cm, and has narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It is typically found in grasslands and meadows, and prefers dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Dyckia aurea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant due to its attractive flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dyckia aurea has small, yellow flowers with a red center. The seed is a small, round, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dyckia aurea is a hardy, evergreen succulent that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings or by division. It prefers well-drained, sandy soil and should be fertilized in spring and fall. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring.

Where to Find Dyckia aurea

Dyckia aurea is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Bahia, Espirito Santo, Minas Gerais, and Rio de Janeiro.

Dyckia aurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dyckia aurea?

Dyckia aurea

What type of plant is Dyckia aurea?

It is a succulent plant

Where does Dyckia aurea grow?

It is native to Brazil

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

Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:86209-2: 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].