Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
selloa
ID:
401696

Status:
valid

Authors:
(K.Koch) Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Handb. Bromel. : 136 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000401028



Common Names

  • Selloa Dyckia
  • Dyckia selloa
  • Dyckia schwackeana


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Synonyms

  • Prionophyllum selloum K.Koch [unknown]
  • Prionophyllum selloanum K.Koch [valid]

Description

Dyckia selloa (also called Silver Dyckia, among many other common names) is a perennial succulent plant that is native to Brazil. It has long, narrow leaves that are covered in white hairs and produces yellow flowers in the summer. It grows in dry, sandy soils in full sun or partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Dyckia selloa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dyckia selloa are yellow, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and bushy.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dyckia selloa is a succulent that can be propagated by division or stem cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division or stem cuttings.

Where to Find Dyckia selloa

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

Dyckia selloa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dyckia selloa?

Dyckia selloa

What type of plant is Dyckia selloa?

It is a succulent plant

Where does Dyckia selloa grow?

It 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

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:86337-2: 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].