Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
choristaminea
ID:
400918

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mez

Source:
wcs

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 16: 71 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000400250



Common Names

  • Dyckia choristaminea
  • Choristamineous Dyckia
  • Choristamineous Bromeliad


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Description

Dyckia choristaminea (also called 'Choristaminea Dyckia', among many other common names) is a perennial succulent that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Brazil, and can be found in rocky areas and grasslands. Its leaves are linear-lanceolate, and its flowers are yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Dyckia choristaminea is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and flowers, making it an ideal choice for landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dyckia choristaminea has yellow flowers, small, round, dark brown seeds and seedlings with oval shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dyckia choristaminea 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 choristaminea

Dyckia choristaminea is native to the Brazilian Cerrado, at altitudes of 500-1,000 m.

Dyckia choristaminea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dyckia choristaminea?

Dyckia choristaminea

What is the natural habitat of Dyckia choristaminea?

Dyckia choristaminea is native to Brazil and other parts of South America

What is the optimal soil pH for Dyckia choristaminea?

Dyckia choristaminea prefers a slightly acidic soil with a pH of 5.5-6.5

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

Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:86221-2: 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].