Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
spinulosa
ID:
401747

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm. & Reitz

Source:
wcs

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 14: 486 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000401079



Common Names

  • Spinulosa Dyckia
  • Spinulosa Firecracker Plant
  • Spinulosa Firecracker Plant


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Description

Dyckia spinulosa (also called Red-spine Dyckia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dyckia spinulosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments like fever, headache, and toothache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dyckia spinulosa 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 spinulosa is a drought-tolerant plant that prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is best done by division of the clumps or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Dyckia spinulosa

Dyckia spinulosa can be found in tropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Dyckia spinulosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dyckia spinulosa?

Dyckia spinulosa

What is the common name of Dyckia spinulosa?

Spinulosa dyckia

What is the natural habitat of Dyckia spinulosa?

Dyckia spinulosa is found in dry, rocky areas in Mexico and Central America

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

Raulino Reitz (1919-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reitz' in the authors string.
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:122809-1: 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].