Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
maranhensis
ID:
1582126

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guarçoni & Saraiva

Source:

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 45: 48 (2020)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000042955



Common Names

  • Dyckia
  • Maranhensis
  • Maranhensis Dyckia


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Description

Dyckia maranhensis (also called 'Maranhensis Dyckia', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Brazil. It has small, leathery, dark green leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands, often in rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Dyckia maranhensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It has a sweet, fragrant smell and is often used in bouquets and flower arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dyckia maranhensis has small, yellow flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dyckia maranhensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize in spring and summer.

Where to Find Dyckia maranhensis

Dyckia maranhensis is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Dyckia maranhensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dyckia maranhensis?

Dyckia maranhensis

What is the common name of Dyckia maranhensis?

Maranhensis

What is the family of Dyckia maranhensis?

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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77309707-1: 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].