Status:
valid
Authors:
Strehl
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Bromeliaceae 42(5): 15 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912334
Common Names
- Dyckia waechteri
- Waechteri Bromeliad
- Dyckia Bromeliad
Description
Dyckia waechteri (also called Waechter's Dyckia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Brazil and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It is a small, succulent plant with rosettes of spiny leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Dyckia waechteri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dyckia waechteri has yellow, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, slender stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dyckia waechteri is a species of succulent that is native to tropical regions of South America. It is a slow-growing, evergreen succulent that can reach heights of up to 1 meter. It prefers dry, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by seed, which should be planted in a dry, well-drained soil mix. Germination can take up to 8 weeks. Once established, it is relatively drought tolerant.
Where to Find Dyckia waechteri
Dyckia waechteri can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in Central and South America.
Dyckia waechteri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dyckia waechteri?
Dyckia waechteri
What type of plant is Dyckia waechteri?
Bromeliad
Where is Dyckia waechteri native to?
Brazil
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:60452847-2: 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].