Status:
valid
Authors:
L.B.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 14: 483 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000400617
Common Names
- Dyckia Irwinii
- Irwinii Dyckia
- Irwinii Dyckia
Description
Dyckia irwinii (also called Irwin's Dyckia, among many other common names) is a small, rosette-forming succulent that is native to Brazil. It has stiff, spiny leaves and grows in rocky, grassland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Dyckia irwinii is an evergreen succulent that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has attractive foliage and produces yellow flowers in the spring. It is also used in landscaping, as a groundcover or container plant, and can be used to attract birds and other wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dyckia irwinii has yellow, tubular flowers with a greenish-yellow throat. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves that are lanceolate with a pointed tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dyckia irwinii is an evergreen shrub that prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained, acidic soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in autumn or spring. Cuttings should be taken in summer and rooted in a cold frame.
Where to Find Dyckia irwinii
Dyckia irwinii is native to Brazil and can be found in dry, sunny areas.
Dyckia irwinii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dyckia irwinii?
Dyckia irwinii
What is the optimal temperature for Dyckia irwinii?
The optimal temperature for Dyckia irwinii is between 16-20°C.
What is the optimal soil pH for Dyckia irwinii?
The optimal soil pH for Dyckia irwinii is between 5.5-7.5.
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:86281-2: 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].