This is a rare reophytic plant from santa catarina west. The plant list includes 196 scientific plant names of species rank for the genus dyckia. Dyckia bromeliads plants species and care nurseriesonline. Compiled and maintained by the bromeliad society international. This page was last edited on 15 december 2019, at 22. This species is native to paraguay and brazil references. See more ideas about plants, succulents and planting succulents. Pdf phylogeny and evolution of dyckia bromeliaceae inferred. Because of this growth habit, dyckia can be used as a groundcover. Dyckia sp is the very same as dyckia species, in fact short for dyckia species.
Dyckia will naturally form a clump over time, as each plant produces young pups around it. All in all, growing these plants is easy and rewarding, but a little dyckia plant info should put you on the path to ensured success. Dyckia marnierlapostellii my favorite plant this week is a recent acquisition, dyckia marnierlapostellii, a succulent plant from the bromeliad family. It consists of over one hundred species of plants that are native to brazil, paraguay, argentina, uruguay and bolivia.
The board of trustees of the royal botanic gardens, kew. I usually wait until i have more experience with a plant before i name it a favorite but this one grabbed me from the moment i saw it and, since. They like welldrained soil and enjoy ample water in summer. The genus dyckia consist of 120 saxicolous living on or around rocks or terrestrial growing in the ground bromeliads species, although most are strictly terrestrial and all do well when grown as terrestrials plants. Ita hydroelectric dam construction in the uruguai river that. An easily grown terrestrial bromeliad well suited the xeric bed it forms dense clumps of small bright green rosettes eventually spreading into a clump 1 wide or more yellow flowers may appear on. Dyckia are a terrestrial bromeliad that prefer a sunny position in a well drained soil but moist, they grow well in the garden and can look great in pots or containers. Dyckia bromeliad care learn about dyckia growing conditions. Hummels selection of a yellow variegated succulent mounding bromeliad eventually resembling a hemisphere of interlocked agaves. Media in category dyckia distachya the following 6 files are in this category, out of 6 total. Dyckia red devil redleafed dyckia this succulent forms clumps of 12 inch tall by 15 inch wide rosettes of deepgreen leaves overlayed with rich rustyred whose color intensifies in full sun.
Nice plant that changes color depending on the season. Dyckia in world checklist of selected plant families. Follow shiges instagram account to see all 2,275 of their photos and videos. The leaves of both species are about 1020 cm about 48 inches long and less than 0. This subfamily contains some of the most primitive bromeliad species. It forms a tight rosette with leaves that drape downward. The leaves are approximately an inch and a half wide at the base and taper to a very sharp point. Dyckia linearifolia was tuberosa atibaia uncontrolled seeds dyckia maritima.
To improve our understanding of infrageneric relationships, here we present a. Dyckia distachya is a plant species in the genus dyckia. These are terrestrial bromeliads that are often confused with agaves thanks to their barbed rosettes and ability to withstand drought so well most bromeliads are not exactly drought tolerant, but these terrestrials, along with puyas and deuterocohnias, are quite well adapted to desert life, and usually planted in the cactus and succulent sections of botanical gardens that can support such. The record derives from wcsp data supplied on 20120323 which reports it as an accepted name record 241893 with original publication details. The only dyckia species totally removed form wilderness original local and relocated. To improve our understanding of infrageneric relationships, here we present a molecular phylogenetic analysis of dyckia based on. An easily grown terrestrial bromeliad well suited the xeric bed it forms dense clumps of small bright green rosettes eventually spreading into a clump 1 wide or more yellow flowers may appear on a long stalk. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Dyckia university of florida, institute of food and. Dyckia is a xeromorphic bromeliad genus with 168 species distributed throughout southeastern south america, with the centre of diversity in brazil. These are terrestrial bromeliads that are often confused with agaves thanks to their barbed rosettes and ability to withstand drought so well most bromeliads are not exactly drought tolerant, but these terrestrials, along with puyas and deuterocohnias, are quite well adapted to desert life, and usually planted in the cactus and succulent sections of botanical.
These plants long, stiff leaves, which grow in dense rosettes, are spinyedged, sharptipped, and often fleshy. Dyckia bromeliads plants and species see them grow them not the most widely grown bromeliad, dyckia plants are only just beginning to become available in their more desirable forms. Beware of exposing the plants to freezing temperatures for more than a brief time as they are not cold hardy. Duranta erecta aurea duranta erecta aurea scientific name. They are edged with spines that appear almost white. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about dyckia bromeliad species, pineapple dyckia, sawblade dyckia brevifolia supplied by. Excellent as potted specimens some with very attractive foliage on an easy care plant. Unusual plantsexotic plantstropical plantscacti and succulentscactus plantsgarden plantsfoliage. I have grown many varieties into 3gallon and 7gallon sizes.
Terrestrial bromeliad many small rosettes of green leaves very easy. Originally from south america they grow well in cooler climates than many brooms and are perhaps a little under used in the garden. For pot culture, they like to have room to allow for root growth. Dyckia is one of the genera in the subfamily pitcairnioideae. Computers and software for genetic resources documentation have been continually updated in order to.
The dykia nude lady is an attractive terrestrial bromeliad that has bright green untoothed leaves hence the cultivar name. This plant from argentina and brazil provides one of the best possible combinations of coolness and indestructibility. Dyckia is a genus of relatively coldhardy bromeliads native to south america. Typcially plants for collectors are single rosettes in 6 pots. Dykia brevifolia short and wide leaves, attractive yellow flowers. Dyckia seeds do not last long unless under special care. Most of the species have thick, succulent leaves that are arranged in a circular fashion and are generally green, tan, silver or maroon. Terrestrial bromeliads in the genera dyckia, hechtia, puya, and deuderachonia. Dyckia is also one of the most cold hardy types of bromeliads, which makes it an especially good choice for gardeners in north florida who have an interest in growing bromeliads outdoors.
Microsatellite markers were isolated in dyckia distachya. Dyckia are striking rare plants native to central south america, primarily brazil. Dyckia bromeliad species, pineapple dyckia, sawblade dyckia. Molecular phylogenetics, historical biogeography and. It is larger, reaching as much as 78 inches in diameter. Previous phylogenetic studies based on sequence data revealed, in general, poor resolution among species. Phylogeny and evolution of dyckia bromeliaceae inferred. We look forward to working with diia as dali version 2 brings new levels of interoperability and features to the dali platform. Dyckia is a plant genus that is part of the bromeliaceae plant family. Bromeliad cultivar register the bsi mourns and honours don beadle, former bsi cultivar registrar who passed away on 31st.
Dyckia brevifolia is a stemless, succulent, terrestrial bromeliad, native chiefly to brazil and argentina blooming time. Dyckia bromeliad species, pineapple dyckia, sawblade. Dyckia rubra outstanding deep red foliage, again best grown as a single specimen in a container. Dyckia, genus of usually stemless plants of the pineapple family bromeliaceae, consisting of about 80 south american species. Other articles where dyckia rariflora is discussed. Its leaves form rosettes of spine margined dark purpleburgundy leaves which are silver on their undersides. There are roughly 120 species of dyckia all of which grow in tropical latitudes, with a few growing at high altitudes. Phylogeny and evolution of dyckia bromeliaceae inferred from chloroplast and nuclear sequences article pdf available in plant systematics and evolution 3007. These few montane dyckia are perfect candidates to try in warm temperate climates. It is not as readily available as dyckia fosteriana var. I picked it up during the round of san diego county nurseries a friend and i made in midoctober. Pot in a limefree compost consisting of 2 parts peat. Aurea jardines botanicos brasil cactus suculentas tropical.
Dyckia fosteriana has beautiful silvery white leaves with many spines. Dyckia naked lady a very attractive terrestrial bromeliad that grows in clusters with individual plants reaching 1 foot tall and 1 to 2 feet wide with strapshaped limegreen plasticlooking leaves that are gracefully recurved and terminate in a sharp tip. Dyckia black gold is a terrestrial bromeliad that grows to about 18 inches in width. Dyckia need full sun and temperatures of up to 90 degrees fahrenheit 32 c. Most pitcairnioideae genera are saxicolous living on or around rocks or terrestrial growing in the ground, with dyckias into both categories e. Dyckia fosteriana with its grey green foliage, spines and wonderful symmetrical shape dyckia fosteriana is a very attractive specimen when grown in a container. Microsatellites in the endangered species dyckia distachya ncbi. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Dyckia brevifolia does best in full sun to light shade, with night temperatures of 50 to 55 degrees and day temperatures of 68 degrees or higher. Dyckia marnierlapostellei it would be difficult to aggrandize the beauty of this dyckia. Dykia delectica well suited to cooler climates, this is a varied species with a number of desirable forms, all with silvery foliage. Unique among dark leafed dyckias, dyckia black gold produces golden yellow flowers as opposed to others orange color that emerge on a.
Member quotes dali has revolutionised lighting and lighting control, says stephen woodnutt of delmatic ltd, a ukbased international supplier of lightingmanagement solutions. Aug 16, 2008 these are terrestrial bromeliads that are often confused with agaves thanks to their barbed rosettes and ability to withstand drought so well most bromeliads are not exactly drought tolerant, but these terrestrials, along with puyas and deuterocohnias, are quite well adapted to desert life, and usually planted in the cactus and succulent sections of botanical gardens that can support such. The genus is named after the prussian botanist, botanical artist and horticulturist the prince and earl of salm reifferscheiddyck 17731861. My favorite plant this week is a recent acquisition, dyckia marnierlapostellii, a succulent plant from the bromeliad family. Dyckia fosteriana are striking rare plants native to central south america, primarily brazil. In late spring appear the small orange flowers that rise on slender 23 foot tall slightlybranching inflorescences. The plant list includes a further 29 scientific plant names of infraspecific rank for the genus dyckia. Like most bromeliads, dyckia is tough and droughttolerant. It forms clusters of one foot rosettes of recurved leaves. Of these dyckias are easiest to grow in florida and can be useful landscape plants. Dyckia plants are related to the pineapple and easy to grow. Dyckia have remarkable drought tolerance for short periods of time and can even withstand a brief freeze.
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