Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
pectinata
ID:
401499

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm. & Reitz

Source:
wcs

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 14: 486 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000400831



Common Names

  • Pectinate Dyckia
  • Forked Dyckia
  • Forked Firecracker Plant


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Description

Dyckia pectinata (also called Pectinate Dyckia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Brazil, and is found in dry, open habitats, at altitudes of 0–1,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Dyckia pectinata 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 pectinata 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Dyckia pectinata, commonly known as the 'Pectinate Dyckia', is a species of evergreen succulent in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to the tropical regions of South America. It is an upright, evergreen succulent with glossy, dark green leaves and clusters of yellow flowers in late spring. It prefers a dry, well-drained soil in full sun and is hardy to USDA zones 9-11. Propagation is by seed or offsets.

Where to Find Dyckia pectinata

Dyckia pectinata can be found in Brazil, in the states of Minas Gerais and Rio de Janeiro.

Dyckia pectinata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dyckia pectinata?

Dyckia pectinata

What is the common name of Dyckia pectinata?

Pectinate Dyckia

What is the natural habitat of Dyckia pectinata?

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:122782-1: 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].