Dyckia nervata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nervata
ID:
401465
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rauh
Source:
wcs
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Trop. Subtrop. Pflanzenwelt 60: 21 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000400797
Common Names
- Nervata Dyckia
- Dyckia Nervata
- Nervata Brazillian Torch
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dyckia nervata (also called 'Nerved Dyckia' and 'Nerved Silver Star', among many other common names) is a small succulent native to Brazil. It has small, silver-green leaves with a spiny margin, and its flowers are yellow. It prefers dry, sandy soils and is often found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Dyckia nervata is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin conditions and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dyckia nervata has yellow flowers with orange centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dyckia nervata 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 nervata
Dyckia nervata can be found in the dry regions of Brazil.
Dyckia nervata FAQ
What is the common name of Dyckia nervata?
Nervate Dyckia
What is the natural habitat of Dyckia nervata?
It is native to Brazil.
What is the average size of Dyckia nervata?
It typically grows to a height of 0.2–0.5 m (7.9 in–1 ft 8 in).
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
Werner Rauh (1913-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rauh' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:276152-2: 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].