Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
reitzii
ID:
401592

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Anais Bot. Herb. "Barbosa Rodrigues" 2(2): 14 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000400924



Common Names

  • Reitzii Dyckia
  • Reitzii Firecracker Plant
  • Reitzii Firecracker Plant


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Description

Dyckia reitzii (also called Reitz's dyckia, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb native to Brazil. It has a woody base and grows up to 1.5 m tall. It has lanceolate leaves and white flowers with purple veins. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Dyckia reitzii 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 reitzii 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dyckia reitzii is a fast-growing, perennial shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in moist soil.

Where to Find Dyckia reitzii

Dyckia reitzii is native to Brazil and can be found in wet, tropical areas in the wild.

Dyckia reitzii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dyckia reitzii?

Dyckia reitzii

What is the common name of Dyckia reitzii?

Reitz's dyckia

What is the growth habit of Dyckia reitzii?

It is an evergreen perennial with a rosette habit

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:86328-2: 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].