Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
hohenbergioides
ID:
401244

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leme & Esteves

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
J. Bromeliad Soc. 48: 124 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000400576



Common Names

  • Dyckia Hohenbergioides
  • Hohenberg's Dyckia
  • Hohenberg Dyckia


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Description

Dyckia hohenbergioides (also called Hohenberg's Dyckia, among many other common names) is a small shrub with yellow flowers. It is native to South America and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dyckia hohenbergioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dyckia hohenbergioides is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dyckia hohenbergioides is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade and should be protected from strong winds. Propagation is usually done by seed or by division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Dyckia hohenbergioides

Dyckia hohenbergioides can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Dyckia hohenbergioides FAQ

What is the ideal soil pH for Dyckia hohenbergioides?

Dyckia hohenbergioides prefers acidic soil with a pH of 4.5-6.0.

What is the optimal temperature for Dyckia hohenbergioides?

Dyckia hohenbergioides prefers temperatures between 10-20°C.

What is the optimal light for Dyckia hohenbergioides?

Dyckia hohenbergioides prefers partial shade.

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

Elton Martinez Carvalho Leme (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leme' in the authors string.
Eddie Esteves Pereira (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Esteves' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:315790-2: 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].