Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
vilsonii
ID:
1552109

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.J.Braun & C.Gastaldi

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
Bromelie 2019(2): 83 (2019)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000032058



Common Names

  • Dyckia vilsonii
  • Dyckia Plant
  • Vilsonii Plant


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Description

Dyckia vilsonii (also called Vilsonii, among many other common names) is a perennial succulent native to Brazil. It typically grows in rocky, dry habitats, such as savannas and grasslands, and can reach heights of up to 1 meter. The leaves are spiny and the flowers are yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Dyckia vilsonii is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and is also used to attract pollinators, such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dyckia vilsonii has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dyckia vilsonii can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer in the spring.

Where to Find Dyckia vilsonii

Dyckia vilsonii is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Minas Gerais and Bahia.

Dyckia vilsonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dyckia vilsonii?

Dyckia vilsonii

What is the natural habitat of Dyckia vilsonii?

Dyckia vilsonii is found in dry forests in Brazil.

What are the common uses of Dyckia vilsonii?

Dyckia vilsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional Brazilian medicine.

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:77202342-1: 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].