Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
inconspicua
ID:
1546150

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.J.Braun & K.-H.Tank

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2021

Citation Micro:
Bromelie 2021: 101 (2021)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000026853



Common Names

  • Dyckia inconspicua
  • Inconspicua Dyckia
  • Dyckia Plant


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Description

Dyckia inconspicua (also called Dyckia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It is a perennial herb with erect or decumbent stems and grows up to 30 cm in height. It is found in moist, shady places in the temperate and subtropical regions of South America.

Uses & Benefits

Dyckia inconspicua is used as an ornamental plant, for its essential oils, and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dyckia inconspicua has yellow flowers with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and thin with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dyckia inconspicua is a small, rosette-forming succulent that grows up to 10 cm tall. It is best propagated from stem cuttings or offsets. To propagate from stem cuttings, cut a stem with a few leaves and allow it to dry for a few days before planting it in well-draining soil. To propagate from offsets, carefully remove the offset from the parent plant and allow it to dry for a few days before planting it in well-draining soil. Water the soil lightly and keep it in a warm, sunny spot.

Where to Find Dyckia inconspicua

Dyckia inconspicua can be found in Brazil.

Dyckia inconspicua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dyckia inconspicua?

Dyckia inconspicua

What is the common name of Dyckia inconspicua?

Inconspicuous Dyckia

What type of soil does Dyckia inconspicua prefer?

Dyckia inconspicua prefers well-drained, sandy soils.

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:77235217-1: 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].