Status:
valid
Authors:
Guarçoni & M.A.Sartori
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 443: 42 (2020)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000022228
Common Names
- Dyckia oscarii
- Oscarii Dyckia
- Oscarii Dyckia Plant
Description
Dyckia oscarii (also called Oscar's dyckia, among many other common names) is a small succulent shrub native to South America. It has thick, fleshy leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Dyckia oscarii is used as an ornamental plant and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Dyckia oscarii has a yellow-orange flower that is about 1.5 inches in diameter. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed that is about 1/8 inch in size. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two to three leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dyckia oscarii is a slow-growing, clustering palm that is native to Brazil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept warm and moist. Division can be done when the clump is large enough. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept warm and moist.
Where to Find Dyckia oscarii
Dyckia oscarii is native to Brazil.
Dyckia oscarii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dyckia oscarii?
Dyckia oscarii
What type of plant is Dyckia oscarii?
Dyckia oscarii is a succulent.
Where does Dyckia oscarii grow?
Dyckia oscarii is native to 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77210186-1: 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].