Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
remotiflora
ID:
401600

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Dietr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Allg. Gartenzeitung 1: 129 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000400932



Common Names

  • Dyckia Remotiflora
  • Remote-Flowered Dyckia
  • Remote-Flowered Silver-Leaf


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Description

Dyckia remotiflora (also called remote-flowered 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 remotiflora 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dyckia remotiflora var. montevidensis (K.Koch) L.B.Sm.
Dyckia remotiflora var. remotiflora
Dyckia remotiflora var. tandilensis (Speg.) Cabrera
Dyckia remotiflora var. angustior L.B.Sm.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dyckia remotiflora 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 remotiflora 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 remotiflora

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

Dyckia remotiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dyckia remotiflora?

Dyckia remotiflora

What is the common name of Dyckia remotiflora?

Remote-flower Dyckia

What is the natural habitat of Dyckia remotiflora?

Dyckia remotiflora is 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

Christoph Friedrich Otto (1782-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Otto' in the authors string.
Albert Gottfried Dietrich (1795-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Dietr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:86329-2: 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].