Status:
valid
Authors:
L.B.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
J. Bromeliad Soc. 38: 249 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000400890
Common Names
- Dyckia racinae
- Racinae Dyckia
- Racinae Plant
Description
Dyckia racinae (also called Racine's 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 racinae 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 racinae has white flowers with a yellow center and a short, thick stem. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, short, thick stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dyckia racinae, commonly known as the 'Racinae 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 racinae
Dyckia racinae can be found in Brazil, in the states of Minas Gerais and Rio de Janeiro.
Dyckia racinae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dyckia racinae?
Dyckia racinae
What type of soil does Dyckia racinae prefer?
Dyckia racinae prefers sandy, well-drained soil.
What is the best temperature for Dyckia racinae?
Dyckia racinae prefers temperatures between 50 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit.
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:276156-2: 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].