Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
elongata
ID:
401032

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mez

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 9: 529 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000400364



Common Names

  • Elongata Dyckia
  • Elongata Silver Torch
  • Elongata Silver Star


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Description

Dyckia elongata (also called 'Elongata Chaguar', 'Elongata Cactus' and 'Elongata Plant', among many other common names) is a succulent shrub, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to South America, and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It has spiny leaves and clusters of yellow, bell-shaped flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Dyckia elongata is used as a decorative plant in gardens and is also used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dyckia elongata has yellow flowers with a red center. The seed is a small, round, black drupe. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dyckia elongata is a slow-growing, evergreen succulent that can be grown in containers or in the ground. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagate by division or from seed.

Where to Find Dyckia elongata

Dyckia elongata can be found in Brazil, Bolivia, and Paraguay.

Dyckia elongata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dyckia elongata?

Dyckia elongata

What is the common name of Dyckia elongata?

Elongata Dyckia

What is the natural habitat of Dyckia elongata?

Dyckia elongata is found in the rocky areas of Brazil

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

Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:86241-2: 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].