Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
brachyphylla
ID:
400855

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 19: 282 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000400187



Common Names

  • Brachyphylla Dyckia
  • Brachyphylla Bromeliad
  • Brachyphylla Star-Fruit


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Description

Dyckia brachyphylla (also called 'Short-Leaved Dyckia', among many other common names) is a succulent shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It has spiny, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Brazil and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dyckia brachyphylla is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dyckia brachyphylla has yellow flowers with a red throat. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dyckia brachyphylla is a small evergreen succulent, growing to 30cm tall and wide. It prefers a dry, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or offsets in spring.

Where to Find Dyckia brachyphylla

Dyckia brachyphylla can be found in South America, from Colombia to Argentina.

Dyckia brachyphylla FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Dyckia brachyphylla?

Dyckia brachyphylla prefers temperatures between 10-15°C.

What is the best soil type for Dyckia brachyphylla?

Dyckia brachyphylla prefers well-draining soil with a neutral pH.

How much sun does Dyckia brachyphylla need?

Dyckia brachyphylla prefers full sun.

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:86212-2: 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].