Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
splendida
ID:
1516982

Status:
valid

Authors:
Esteves & Gouda

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 333: 137 (2018)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000003884



Common Names

  • Dyckia splendida
  • Splendid Dyckia
  • Splendid Dyckia Plant


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Description

Dyckia splendida (also called Dyckia splendida, among many other common names) is a succulent shrub with spiky leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Brazil and is typically found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dyckia splendida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dyckia splendida is a bright yellow-orange color and is about 2 cm in diameter. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with long, thin leaves and a rosette of leaves at the base.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dyckia splendida can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. The soil mix should be kept moist but not wet. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Dyckia splendida

Dyckia splendida is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Dyckia splendida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dyckia splendida?

Dyckia splendida

What is the common name of Dyckia splendida?

Splendid Dyckia

What is the natural habitat of Dyckia splendida?

Tropical and subtropical 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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77176500-1: 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].