Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
pottiorum
ID:
1321879

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leme

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 67: 26 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334333



Common Names

  • Dyckia Pottiorum
  • Pottiorum Dyckia
  • Dyckia Pottiorum


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Description

Dyckia pottiorum (also called 'Pottiorum dyckia', 'Pottiorum bromeliad', 'Pottiorum urn plant', among many other common names) is a perennial succulent native to Brazil. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single, erect stem with a terminal flower head. It grows in grasslands, scrublands, and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Dyckia pottiorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dyckia pottiorum is a small, white flower with yellow markings. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling has a single, oval-shaped leaf and a small, white flower.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dyckia pottiorum is a succulent plant that can be grown outdoors in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the offsets.

Where to Find Dyckia pottiorum

Dyckia pottiorum is found in Brazil.

Dyckia pottiorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dyckia pottiorum?

Dyckia pottiorum

What is the common name of Dyckia pottiorum?

Pottiorum

Where is Dyckia pottiorum 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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77123058-1: 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].