Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
tenebrosa
ID:
401773

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leme & H.Luther

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Selbyana 19: 183 (1998 publ. 1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000401105



Common Names

  • Dyckia tenebrosa
  • Tenebrosa Dyckia
  • Dyckia Tenebrosa


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Description

Dyckia tenebrosa (also called Dark Dyckia, among many other common names) is a perennial succulent native to Brazil. It has a rosette of sharp, spiny leaves and yellow flowers. It is typically found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dyckia tenebrosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a border plant. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dyckia tenebrosa has yellow flowers with red throats and long, thin seed capsules. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dyckia tenebrosa 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 tenebrosa

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

Dyckia tenebrosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dyckia tenebrosa?

Dyckia tenebrosa

What is the common name of Dyckia tenebrosa?

Dark-spined Dyckia

What is the natural habitat of Dyckia tenebrosa?

Dyckia tenebrosa is native to Mexico, Central America, and South 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

Elton Martinez Carvalho Leme (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leme' in the authors string.
Harry E. Luther (1952-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Luther' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:317863-2: 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].