Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
commixta
ID:
400938

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hassl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Annuaire Conserv. Jard. Bot. Genève 20: 305 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000400270



Common Names

  • Commixta Dyckia
  • Commixta
  • Commixta Bromeliad


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Description

Dyckia commixta (also called Mixed Dyckia, among many other common names) is a small, shrubby succulent plant native to Brazil. It has thick, silver-green leaves that form a rosette shape. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Dyckia commixta is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to create hedges and windbreaks. The plant is also used to create a colourful display in rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dyckia commixta is a succulent that grows best in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring or stratified for two months before sowing. Division is done by carefully separating the offsets from the parent plant and replanting them in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Dyckia commixta

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

Dyckia commixta FAQ

What is the optimal soil pH for Dyckia commixta?

Dyckia commixta prefers slightly acidic soil with a pH of 5.5 to 7.0.

What is the optimal temperature for Dyckia commixta?

Dyckia commixta prefers temperatures between 40 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit.

What is the optimal light for Dyckia commixta?

Dyckia commixta 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

Emil Hassler (1864-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hassl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:86225-2: 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].