Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
silvae
ID:
401715

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 13: 151 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000401047



Common Names

  • Silvae Dyckia
  • Dyckia silvae
  • Dyckia schwackeana


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Description

Dyckia silvae (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 silvae 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

Dyckia silvae has yellow flowers with a red center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dyckia silvae is a slow-growing, evergreen perennial that can reach up to 1 foot in height. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers dry, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and division should be done in early spring or late fall.

Where to Find Dyckia silvae

Dyckia silvae can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Dyckia silvae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dyckia silvae?

Dyckia silvae

What is the common name of Dyckia silvae?

Dyckia silvae

What is the natural habitat of Dyckia silvae?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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

Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:86340-2: 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].