Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
brachystachya
ID:
400861

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rauh & E.Gross

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Trop. Subtrop. Pflanzenwelt 65: 8 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000400193



Common Names

  • Brachystachya Dyckia
  • Brachystachya Bromeliad
  • Brachystachya Star-Fruit


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Description

Dyckia brachystachya (also called 'Short-Spiked 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 brachystachya 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 brachystachya 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 brachystachya can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil mix, and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in late spring or early summer and the divisions should be planted in a mix of peat and sand. The plants should be grown in a sheltered, partially shaded location with moist, acidic soil.

Where to Find Dyckia brachystachya

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

Dyckia brachystachya FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Dyckia brachystachya?

Dyckia brachystachya prefers temperatures between 10-15°C.

What is the best soil type for Dyckia brachystachya?

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

How much sun does Dyckia brachystachya need?

Dyckia brachystachya 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

Werner Rauh (1913-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rauh' in the authors string.
Elvira Angela Gross (1954-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Gross' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:276146-2: 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].