Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

ID: 1061

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# spp.: 188 (from genus_families table) | 2 (from names table)

Accepted: Accepted

Family: Bromeliaceae

Family ja: パイナップル

Infra familial classification: Subfamily Pitcairnioideae

Citation:

Data source	Kind of information	Note
Kew Gardens (2017) Plants of the world online (POWO). Accessed on 08 Oct 2025	Scientific name & others		Show this Data source

Distribution en: Brazil to N. Argentina

Description en: Genus of over 100 species of rosette-forming, stemless, evergreen, succulent, terrestrial perennials (bromeliads) from South America, found in rocky areas, especially near coasts, and in mountains at altitudes up to 2,000m (6,500ft). They have linear to lance-shaped or short, triangular, spiny-margined, stiff, often grey-scaly leaves, and tubular, sulphur-yellow to orange flowers, produced laterally from the rosettes in racemes or panicles, generally in spring. Many species develop a trunk-like stem, while some are mat-forming. In areas where temperatures drop below 10°C (50°F), grow as houseplants or in a temperate or warm greenhouse; in warmer regions, grow in a desert garden.

Hardiness en: Frost tender.

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Propagation en: Sow seed at 27°C (81°F) in early spring. Divide clumps in late spring or early summer.

Pests en: Scale insects may be troublesome.

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Type species: Dyckia densiflora Schult. & Schult.f. (1830) Accepted

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