Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
crocea
ID:
400959

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 19: 282 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000400291



Common Names

  • Crocea Dyckia
  • Crocea
  • Crocea Bromeliad


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Description

Dyckia crocea (also called 'Crocea 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 crocea 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 crocea has white, bell-shaped flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dyckia crocea 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 crocea

Dyckia crocea can be found in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Dyckia crocea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dyckia crocea?

Dyckia crocea

What is the natural habitat of Dyckia crocea?

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

What is the optimal soil pH for Dyckia crocea?

Dyckia crocea 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

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:86229-2: 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].