Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
lutziana
ID:
401337

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-0000400669



Common Names

  • Lutziana Dyckia
  • Lutziana Bromelia
  • Lutziana Urn Plant


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Description

Dyckia lutziana (also called Lutz's Dyckia, among many other common names) is a perennial succulent plant native to Brazil. It has a rosette of stiff, spiny leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is tolerant of drought and heat.

Uses & Benefits

Dyckia lutziana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as a hedge or screen, and as a windbreak. It is also used for its fragrant flowers and foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dyckia lutziana 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dyckia lutziana is a slow-growing plant that prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall, when the plant is actively growing. Seeds should be sown in a sterile mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Dyckia lutziana

Dyckia lutziana can be found in Brazil, in the states of Bahia, Minas Gerais, and Goiás.

Dyckia lutziana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dyckia lutziana?

Dyckia lutziana

What is the natural habitat of Dyckia lutziana?

Dyckia lutziana is native to Brazil.

What are the common uses of Dyckia lutziana?

Dyckia lutziana is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

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:86288-2: 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].