Dyckia stenophylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stenophylla
ID:
401754
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.B.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 14: 487 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000401086
Common Names
- Stenophylla Dyckia
- Stenophylla Firecracker Plant
- Stenophylla Firecracker Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dyckia stenophylla (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 stenophylla 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
Dyckia stenophylla has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dyckia stenophylla 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 stenophylla
Dyckia stenophylla can be found in tropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Dyckia stenophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dyckia stenophylla?
Dyckia stenophylla
What is the common name of Dyckia stenophylla?
Dyckia stenophylla
What is the natural habitat of Dyckia stenophylla?
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:122810-1: 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].