Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
coximensis
ID:
400951

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm. & Reitz

Source:
wcs

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 19: 282 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000400283



Common Names

  • Coximensis Dyckia
  • Coximensis
  • Coximensis Bromeliad


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Description

Dyckia coximensis (also called Coximensis 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 coximensis 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 coximensis 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 coximensis 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 coximensis

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

Dyckia coximensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dyckia coximensis?

Dyckia coximensis

What is the natural habitat of Dyckia coximensis?

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

What is the optimal soil pH for Dyckia coximensis?

Dyckia coximensis 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

Raulino Reitz (1919-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reitz' in the authors string.
Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:86228-2: 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].