Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
weddelliana
ID:
401860

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Handb. Bromel. : 132 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000401192



Common Names

  • Dyckia weddelliana
  • Weddell's Dyckia
  • Weddelliana's Dyckia


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Description

Dyckia weddelliana (also called Weddell's Dyckia, among many other common names) is a perennial succulent plant with rosettes of spiny, green leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Brazil and is found in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Dyckia weddelliana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dyckia weddelliana is a small, yellow or orange flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dyckia weddelliana is a tropical perennial that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagate by stem cuttings in spring or summer. Take cuttings from the tips of the stems and place them in a pot filled with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Dyckia weddelliana

Dyckia weddelliana is native to Brazil and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Dyckia weddelliana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dyckia weddelliana?

Dyckia weddelliana

What is the common name of Dyckia weddelliana?

Weddell's Dyckia

What type of plant is Dyckia weddelliana?

Succulent

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

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:86361-2: 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].