Status:
valid
Authors:
L.B.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 14: 479 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000400471
Common Names
- Dyckia Goiana
- Goiania Dyckia
- Goiania-Leaved Dyckia
Description
Dyckia goiana (also called 'Goiania Dyckia', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 feet and has yellow flowers. It is native to South America and is found in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Dyckia goiana is an ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks for its attractive flowers and foliage.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dyckia goiana 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dyckia goiana is a slow-growing, drought-tolerant succulent that can be propagated from seed or offsets. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be propagated from cuttings, but it is best to wait until the plant is well-established before attempting this method.
Where to Find Dyckia goiana
Dyckia goiana can be found in Brazil, Bolivia, and Paraguay.
Dyckia goiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dyckia goiana?
Dyckia goiana
What is the common name of Dyckia goiana?
Goiania Dyckia
What is the natural habitat of Dyckia goiana?
Dyckia goiana is native to Brazil and is found in the states of Goiás, Minas Gerais, and Mato Grosso do Sul.
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:86257-2: 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].