Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
paucispina
ID:
794805

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leme & Esteves

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Vidalia 1: 28 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000794138



Common Names

  • Dyckia paucispina
  • Paucispina Dyckia
  • Paucispina Silver Star


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Description

Dyckia paucispina (also called Dwarf Dyckia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is native to Brazil. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Dyckia paucispina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dyckia paucispina are white and tubular, with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dyckia paucispina is a perennial evergreen plant that can be propagated from stem cuttings. It prefers bright, indirect sunlight and well-draining, moist soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Dyckia paucispina

Dyckia paucispina is native to South America and can be found in the tropical rainforest.

Dyckia paucispina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dyckia paucispina?

Dyckia paucispina

What type of plant is Dyckia paucispina?

Dyckia paucispina is a succulent

Where is Dyckia paucispina native to?

Dyckia paucispina is native to South America

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.
Eddie Esteves Pereira (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Esteves' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77063844-1: 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].