Status:
valid
Authors:
L.B.Sm. & Read
Source:
wcs
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 38: 137 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000400222
Common Names
- Burle-marxii Dyckia
- Burle-marxii Silver Star
- Burle-marxii Silver-Star
Description
Dyckia burle-marxii (also called 'Burle-Marx's Dyckia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is a small evergreen shrub with leathery leaves and white flowers. It is native to Brazil and is found in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Dyckia burle-marxii 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 burle-marxii has yellow, star-shaped flowers. The seed is small and round. The seedlings have dark green leaves with a silvery sheen.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dyckia burle-marxii 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 burle-marxii
Dyckia burle-marxii is native to Brazil and can be found in the mountainous regions of the country.
Dyckia burle-marxii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dyckia burle-marxii?
Dyckia burle-marxii
What is the common name of Dyckia burle-marxii?
Burle-Marx's Dyckia
What is the natural habitat of Dyckia burle-marxii?
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:86216-2: 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].