Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
brasiliana
ID:
400872

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 14: 481 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000400204



Common Names

  • Brasiliana Dyckia
  • Brasiliana Bromeliad
  • Brasiliana Star-Fruit


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Description

Dyckia brasiliana (also called 'Brazilian 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 brasiliana 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 brasiliana 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 brasiliana is a slow-growing, drought-tolerant succulent that is easy to propagate from cuttings. To propagate, take a cutting from the plant and allow it to dry for a few days before planting it in well-draining soil. Water the cutting sparingly until it has rooted and then water it regularly.

Where to Find Dyckia brasiliana

Dyckia brasiliana can be found in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Dyckia brasiliana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dyckia brasiliana?

Dyckia brasiliana

What is the common name of Dyckia brasiliana?

Brazilian Dyckia

What is the natural habitat of Dyckia brasiliana?

It is native to Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

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:86214-2: 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].