Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
burchellii
ID:
400883

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Handb. Bromel. : 131 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000400215



Common Names

  • Burchellii Dyckia
  • Burchellii Silver Star
  • Burchellii Silver-Star


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Description

Dyckia burchellii (also called 'Burchell's 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 burchellii 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 burchellii has yellow, star-shaped flowers. The seed is small and round. The seedlings have dark green leaves with a silvery sheen.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dyckia burchellii is a low-growing, clump-forming succulent with spiny, silver-green leaves. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or from seed.

Where to Find Dyckia burchellii

Dyckia burchellii is native to Brazil and can be found in the mountainous regions of the country.

Dyckia burchellii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dyckia burchellii?

Dyckia burchellii

What is the common name of Dyckia burchellii?

Burchell's Dyckia

What is the natural habitat of Dyckia burchellii?

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

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:86215-2: 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].