Status:
valid
Authors:
E.Gross & Rauh
Source:
wcs
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Trop. Subtrop. Pflanzenwelt 79: 7 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000400170
Common Names
- Beatea Dyckia
- Beatea Bromeliad
- Beatea Star-Fruit
Description
Dyckia beateae (also called 'Beate's 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 beateae 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 beateae 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dyckia beateae 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 beateae
Dyckia beateae is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Bahia, Espirito Santo, Minas Gerais, and Rio de Janeiro.
Dyckia beateae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dyckia beateae?
Dyckia beateae
What type of plant is Dyckia beateae?
It is a succulent plant
Where does Dyckia beateae 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:317879-2: 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].