Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
distachya
ID:
401000

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hassl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Annuaire Conserv. Jard. Bot. Genève 20: 308 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000400332



Common Names

  • Distachya Dyckia
  • Dyckia Distachya
  • Distachya Dyckia


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Description

Dyckia distachya (also called 'Distachya Dyckia', among many other common names) is a succulent shrub with spiny, green leaves and clusters of yellow flowers. It is native to Brazil and grows in dry, sandy soils in open grasslands and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Dyckia distachya is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for cut flowers and dried flower arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dyckia distachya has yellow flowers with red tips and a single seed in each flower. The seedlings are small and have a single, short stem with a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dyckia distachya is a small succulent that grows up to 1-2 feet tall and wide. It has stiff, spiky leaves and yellow, bell-shaped flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done through seeds or offsets.

Where to Find Dyckia distachya

Dyckia distachya is native to Brazil.

Dyckia distachya FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dyckia distachya?

Dyckia distachya

What are the common names of Dyckia distachya?

Distachya dyckia

What is the natural habitat of Dyckia distachya?

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

Emil Hassler (1864-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hassl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:86235-2: 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].