Status:
valid
Authors:
Wittm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Meded. Rijks-Herb. 29: 88 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000400868
Common Names
- Dyckia pulquinensis
- Pulqui Dyckia
- Pulqui Plant
Synonyms
- Dyckia crassifolia Rauh [valid]
Description
Dyckia pseudococcinea (also called False Coccoid Dyckia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Brazil. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates, in a variety of habitats, from dry scrub to wet forests.
Uses & Benefits
Dyckia pulquinensis is an ornamental plant that is used to add texture and color to gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dyckia pulquinensis has small, yellow flowers with yellow throats and long, slender seed pods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dyckia pulquinensis 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 pulquinensis
Dyckia pulquinensis is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Bahia, Minas Gerais, and Rio de Janeiro.
Dyckia pulquinensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dyckia pulquinensis?
Dyckia pulquinensis
What is the common name of Dyckia pulquinensis?
Pulquin's dyckia
Where is Dyckia pulquinensis 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:86323-2: 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].