Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
densiflora
ID:
400980

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schult. & Schult.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15[bis]. 7: 1194 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000400312



Common Names

  • Dense-flowered Dyckia
  • Dyckia Densiflora
  • Densiflora Dyckia


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Description

Dyckia densiflora (also called 'Densiflora 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 densiflora 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 densiflora 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 densiflora can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil mix, and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in late spring or early summer and the divisions should be planted in a mix of peat and sand. The plants should be grown in a sheltered, partially shaded location with moist, acidic soil.

Where to Find Dyckia densiflora

Dyckia densiflora is native to Brazil.

Dyckia densiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dyckia densiflora?

Dyckia densiflora

What are the common names of Dyckia densiflora?

Dense-flowered dyckia

What is the natural habitat of Dyckia densiflora?

Tropical and subtropical regions of South America

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

Julius Hermann Schultes (1804-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:122711-1: 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].