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Dyckia dichroma P.J.Braun, Larocca, Z.J.G.Miranda & Seringer

Publ: Bromelie 2025(1/2): 22-28 fig. 1-3, 6, 9-11 (2026)

Type: BRAZIL. In the south of the state of Tocantins: in open Campo Cerrado, c. 35 km north of Paranã, alt. ca. 360 m a.s.l., in stony to sandy substrate beside and on large dark rocks, leg. 4 May 2023, P. J. Braun (Bohle & Heimen) 7057 (holo HAS 100.006)

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Distribution: BRAZIL: Tocantins

Habitat: Terrestrial or saxicolous in open Campo Cerrado, in stony to sandy substrate beside and on large dark rocks, ca. 360 m. Elev.

Etymology: The name of this new species refers to the colour variation of the leaves (red and green) and the bi-coloured flowers (Greek prefix δι- (di-) – two and χρῶμα (chroma) – colour)

Phenology: At the beginning of December 2023, plants were found in flower and also with ripe fruits

Dyckia dichroma