Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
secundifolia
ID:
1304755

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leme

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 67: 31 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317209



Common Names

  • Dyckia secundifolia
  • Secundifolia Dyckia
  • Dyckia floribunda


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Description

Dyckia secundifolia (also called Dyckia secunda, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has long, narrow leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as deserts and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Dyckia secundifolia is a tropical plant that is often used as an ornamental plant. It is known for its air purifying properties, as it is known to remove toxins from the air. It is also known for its medicinal properties, as it has been used to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dyckia secundifolia is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dyckia secundifolia is a tropical plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is best done by seed or division.

Where to Find Dyckia secundifolia

Dyckia secundifolia is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.

Dyckia secundifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dyckia secundifolia?

Dyckia secundifolia

What is the common name of Dyckia secundifolia?

Unknown

What is the natural habitat of Dyckia secundifolia?

Tropical and subtropical dry shrublands

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

Elton Martinez Carvalho Leme (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leme' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77123060-1: 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].