Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
consimilis
ID:
400943

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mez

Source:
wcs

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 3(3): 479 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000400275



Common Names

  • Consimilis Dyckia
  • Consimilis
  • Consimilis Bromeliad


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Description

Dyckia consimilis (also called Similar 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 consimilis 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 consimilis has yellow, star-shaped flowers with a red center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dyckia consimilis is a slow-growing, evergreen succulent that can reach up to 1m in height. It prefers a well-drained, sandy soil and a sunny position. Propagation is by stem cuttings taken in late summer or by seed sown in spring.

Where to Find Dyckia consimilis

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

Dyckia consimilis FAQ

What is the optimal soil pH for Dyckia consimilis?

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

What is the optimal temperature for Dyckia consimilis?

Dyckia consimilis prefers temperatures between 40 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit.

What is the optimal light for Dyckia consimilis?

Dyckia consimilis 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

Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:86226-2: 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].