Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
maracasensis
ID:
401363

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ule

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 42: 197 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000400695



Common Names

  • Maracasensis Dyckia
  • Maracasensis Bromelia
  • Maracasensis Urn Plant


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Description

Dyckia maracasensis (also called 'Maracas Dyckia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is a small evergreen shrub with leathery leaves and white flowers. It is native to Brazil and is found in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Dyckia maracasensis is a popular ornamental plant, often used in landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dyckia maracasensis has yellow or orange flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dyckia maracasensis is a slow-growing, evergreen succulent shrub with a rosette of stiff, spiny leaves. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-draining soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed.

Where to Find Dyckia maracasensis

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

Dyckia maracasensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dyckia maracasensis?

Dyckia maracasensis

What is the common name of Dyckia maracasensis?

Maracas Dyckia

What is the family of Dyckia maracasensis?

Bromeliaceae

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

Ernst Heinrich Georg Ule (1854-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ule' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:86292-2: 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].