Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
delicata
ID:
400974

Status:
valid

Authors:
Larocca & Sobral

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Novon 12: 234 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000400306



Common Names

  • Delicate Dyckia
  • Dyckia Delicata
  • Delicata Dyckia


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Description

Dyckia delicata (also called 'Delicata 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 delicata 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 delicata has yellow flowers with a red center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dyckia delicata 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 delicata

Dyckia delicata is native to Brazil.

Dyckia delicata FAQ

What is the ideal soil pH for Dyckia delicata?

Dyckia delicata prefers a soil pH of 6.0-7.5.

What is the ideal temperature for Dyckia delicata?

Dyckia delicata prefers temperatures between 15-25°C.

What is the ideal light condition for Dyckia delicata?

Dyckia delicata prefers full sun to partial shade.

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

Marcos Sobral (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sobral' in the authors string.
João Larocca: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Larocca' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:323881-2: 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].