Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
retroflexa
ID:
401650

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Winkl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Doc. Nat. 3: 44 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000400982



Common Names

  • Dyckia Retroflexa
  • Retroflex Dyckia
  • Retroflex Silver-Leaf


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Description

Dyckia retroflexa (also called Bent-Leaf Dyckia, among many other common names) is a perennial succulent plant that is native to Brazil. It has a rosette habit with long, narrow, and serrated leaves. It is found in rocky outcrops in its native region.

Uses & Benefits

Dyckia retroflexa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover. It has a low water requirement and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dyckia retroflexa has yellow flowers with small, black seeds. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dyckia retroflexa is a slow-growing, drought-tolerant succulent that is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. To propagate, take a stem cutting of about 4-5 inches in length and remove the lower leaves. Allow the cutting to dry out for a few days before planting in well-draining soil. Water sparingly and keep in bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Dyckia retroflexa

Dyckia retroflexa is native to Brazil. It can be found in dry, rocky areas and is often cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Dyckia retroflexa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dyckia retroflexa?

Dyckia retroflexa

What is the common name of Dyckia retroflexa?

Retroflex Dyckia

What is the natural habitat of Dyckia retroflexa?

Dyckia retroflexa 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

Sieghard Winkler (1935-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Winkl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:70030117-1: 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].