Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
fosteriana
ID:
401095

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Arq. Bot. Estado São Paulo , n.s., f.m., 1: 107 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000400427



Common Names

  • Foster's Dyckia
  • Foster's Silver Torch
  • Foster's Brazillian Torch


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Description

Dyckia fosteriana (also called 'Foster's 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 fosteriana 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dyckia fosteriana var. fosteriana
Dyckia fosteriana var. robustior L.B.Sm.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dyckia fosteriana 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 fosteriana is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Dyckia fosteriana

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

Dyckia fosteriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dyckia fosteriana?

Dyckia fosteriana

What is the common name of Dyckia fosteriana?

Foster's Dyckia

What is the natural habitat of Dyckia fosteriana?

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

Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:86252-2: 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].