Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
mezii
ID:
1324179

Status:
valid

Authors:
Krapp

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 50: 73 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336633



Common Names

  • Dyckia mezii
  • Mez's Dyckia
  • Mez's Silver-leaf


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Description

Dyckia mezii (also called Mez's Dyckia, among many other common names) is a species of bromeliad in the family Bromeliaceae. It is an evergreen herb up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Brazil and found in rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Dyckia mezii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dyckia mezii has small, yellow flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dyckia mezii is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is native to Brazil. It is an evergreen perennial herb that grows in rocky crevices. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Dyckia mezii

Dyckia mezii can be found in Brazil.

Dyckia mezii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dyckia mezii?

Dyckia mezii

What type of plant is Dyckia mezii?

Dyckia mezii is a succulent

Where is Dyckia mezii native to?

Dyckia mezii is native to Mexico

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

Florian Krapp: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krapp' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77130898-1: 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].