Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
rigida
ID:
806392

Status:
valid

Authors:
Strehl

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Vidalia 2: 32 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000805726



Common Names

  • Dyckia rigida
  • Rigid Dyckia
  • Rigid-Leaf Dyckia


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Description

Dyckia rigida (also called Rigid Dyckia, among many other common names) is a species of bromeliad native to Brazil. It grows in moist, shady habitats, usually in grasslands or open woodlands. It has long, thin leaves and blooms with yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Dyckia rigida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine and in the production of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dyckia rigida is yellow with a white center. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are small and yellow.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dyckia rigida is a species of succulent native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or by division of the clumps. Seeds should be soaked in warm water for 24 hours before planting in a moist, well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Dyckia rigida

Dyckia rigida is native to Brazil.

Dyckia rigida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dyckia rigida?

Dyckia rigida

What is the common name of Dyckia rigida?

Rigid dyckia

What is the natural habitat of Dyckia rigida?

Tropical and subtropical regions

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

Teresia Strehl (1941-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Strehl' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77071261-1: 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].