Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
monticola
ID:
401450

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm. & Reitz

Source:
wcs

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Sellowia 14: 104 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000400782



Common Names

  • Monticola Dyckia
  • Dyckia Monticola
  • Monticola Brazillian Torch


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Description

Dyckia monticola (also called 'Mountain Dyckia', among many other common names) is a small succulent shrub with spiny leaves. It is native to Brazil and is commonly found in dry, rocky habitats. It produces yellow flowers in the summer.

Uses & Benefits

Dyckia monticola is an evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin ailments and as an antiseptic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dyckia monticola has yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dyckia monticola is a hardy, evergreen succulent that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers dry, well-drained soil and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). Propagation is by seed or offsets taken in late summer.

Where to Find Dyckia monticola

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

Dyckia monticola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dyckia monticola?

Dyckia monticola

What is the common name of Dyckia monticola?

Mountain Dyckia

What is the natural habitat of Dyckia monticola?

Grasslands of Brazil

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

Raulino Reitz (1919-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reitz' in the authors string.
Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:86310-2: 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].