Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
floribunda
ID:
401093

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Ges. Wiss. Göttingen 24: 331 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000400425



Common Names

  • Flaming Torch
  • Brazilian Torch
  • Red Torch


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Description

Dyckia floribunda (also called 'Floribunda Bromeliad', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Brazil and is found in dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dyckia floribunda is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used to create hedges and screens. The plant has a number of medicinal uses, including treating colds, coughs, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dyckia floribunda has yellow or orange flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have lance-shaped leaves with a rough surface.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dyckia floribunda 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 floribunda

Dyckia floribunda is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo, and Bahia.

Dyckia floribunda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dyckia floribunda?

Dyckia floribunda

What is the common name of Dyckia floribunda?

Brazilian Firecracker

What is the natural habitat of Dyckia floribunda?

Brazilian grasslands

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

August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:122725-1: 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].