Species:
marnier-lapostollei
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.B.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bromeliad Soc. 16: 102 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000400705
Common Names
- Marnier-lapostollei Dyckia
- Marnier-lapostollei Bromelia
- Marnier-lapostollei Urn Plant
Description
Dyckia marnier-lapostollei (also called Marnier's Dyckia, among many other common names) is a small succulent shrub native to Brazil. It has bright green leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Dyckia marnier-lapostollei is an ornamental plant that is used in landscaping to provide year-round color and texture. The flowers are also used in floral arrangements and the leaves can be used in herbal teas.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Dyckia marnier-lapostollei var. marnier-lapostollei
Dyckia marnier-lapostollei var. estevesii Rauh
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dyckia marnier-lapostollei has yellow or orange flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dyckia marnier-lapostollei is a slow-growing, drought-tolerant succulent that is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the stem and allowed to dry for several days before planting in well-draining soil. The plant should be watered sparingly and kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Dyckia marnier-lapostollei
Dyckia marnier-lapostollei can be found in Brazil, in the states of Bahia, Minas Gerais, and Goiás.
Dyckia marnier-lapostollei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dyckia marnier-lapostollei?
Dyckia marnier-lapostollei
What is the common name of Dyckia marnier-lapostollei?
Marnier-Lapostolle's Dyckia
What is the family of Dyckia marnier-lapostollei?
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:86295-2: 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].