Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
polycladus
ID:
401516

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
J. Bromeliad Soc. 39: 206 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000400848



Common Names

  • Polycladus Dyckia
  • Polycladus Firecracker Plant
  • Polycladus Firecracker Plant


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Description

Dyckia polycladus (also called Silver-Leaf Dyckia, among many other common names) is a perennial succulent plant that is native to Brazil. It has a rosette habit with long, narrow, and serrated leaves. It is found in rocky outcrops in its native region.

Uses & Benefits

Dyckia polycladus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is a drought-tolerant plant that requires little maintenance and is known for its bright orange flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dyckia polycladus has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are short and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dyckia polycladus is a perennial succulent plant that is native to Brazil. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Propagation can be done through division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Dyckia polycladus

Dyckia polycladus is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Bahia, Minas Gerais, and Rio de Janeiro.

Dyckia polycladus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dyckia polycladus?

Dyckia polycladus

What is the common name of Dyckia polycladus?

Silverleaf dyckia

Where is Dyckia polycladus 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

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:276155-2: 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].