Dyckia oligantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oligantha
ID:
401478
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.B.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro 15: 329 (1957)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000400810
Common Names
- Dyckia oligantha
- Oligantha Dyckia
- Few-flowered Dyckia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dyckia oligantha (also called 'Few-Flowered Dyckia' and 'Few-Flowered 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 oligantha is a popular 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 oligantha has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are usually dark green with small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dyckia oligantha is a slow-growing, evergreen succulent shrub with a rosette of stiff, spiny leaves. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-draining soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed.
Where to Find Dyckia oligantha
Dyckia oligantha can be found in the dry regions of Brazil.
Dyckia oligantha FAQ
What is the common name of Dyckia oligantha?
Oligantha Dyckia
What is the natural habitat of Dyckia oligantha?
It is native to Brazil.
What is the average size of Dyckia oligantha?
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
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:86315-2: 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].