Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
milagrensis
ID:
401426

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leme

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 4: 164 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000400758



Common Names

  • Dyckia Milagrensis
  • Milagrensis Dyckia
  • Milagrensis Silver Star


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Description

Dyckia milagrensis (also called Milagres 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 milagrensis 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dyckia milagrensis has yellow flowers, small seeds and seedlings that are slow to grow.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dyckia milagrensis 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 milagrensis

Dyckia milagrensis can be found in the mountains of central and southern Brazil.

Dyckia milagrensis FAQ

What is the ideal soil pH for Dyckia milagrensis?

Dyckia milagrensis prefers acidic soil with a pH of 5.5 to 6.5.

What is the best temperature range for Dyckia milagrensis?

Dyckia milagrensis prefers temperatures between 40 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit.

What is the best light exposure for Dyckia milagrensis?

Dyckia milagrensis prefers bright, indirect sunlight.

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

Elton Martinez Carvalho Leme (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leme' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:318715-2: 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].