Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
richardii
ID:
912996

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.J.Braun & Esteves

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 80: 321 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912331



Common Names

  • Dyckia richardii
  • Richardii Bromeliad
  • Dyckia Bromeliad


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Description

Dyckia richardii (also called Richard's Dyckia, among many other common names) is a small succulent with rosette-forming leaves. It is native to Brazil, and grows in dry grasslands and scrublands at elevations of 0-1000m. It has an inflorescence of up to 10 flowers, each with a white or yellow labellum and a yellow column.

Uses & Benefits

Dyckia richardii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dyckia richardii has yellow, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dyckia richardii is a species of succulent that is native to tropical regions of South America. It is a slow-growing, evergreen succulent that can reach heights of up to 1 meter. It prefers dry, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by seed, which should be planted in a dry, well-drained soil mix. Germination can take up to 8 weeks. Once established, it is relatively drought tolerant.

Where to Find Dyckia richardii

Dyckia richardii can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in Central and South America.

Dyckia richardii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dyckia richardii?

Dyckia richardii

What type of plant is Dyckia richardii?

Bromeliad

Where is Dyckia richardii 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

Pierre Josef Braun (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.Braun' in the authors string.
Eddie Esteves Pereira (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Esteves' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77097026-1: 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].