Abstract
AbstractDyckia is the third most diverse genus from Pitcairnoideae, pollinated mainly by insects and hummingbirds. In this study, we evaluated demography, reproductive biology and pollination of Dyckia excelsa, a saxicolous species typical of ironstone outcrops. It occurs in groupings composed of genets, ramets and seedlings and bloomed several times, principally in September, with fruiting and dispersing of seeds in November. The anthesis is diurnal and flowers remain open for 2 days. Nectar volume decreased during the anthesis, whereas nectar sugar concentration remained constant. Dyckia excelsa is partially self‐compatible and xenogamic; the highest fruit set was observed in the control and cross‐pollination treatments; high seed germination rates were observed in all treatments. Flowers have the ornithophilous syndrome, but hummingbirds, bees and butterflies visited them. The occurrence of groupings with multiple inflorescences could contribute to geitonogamy. The high number of flowers during a year supplies food resources and ensures the fidelity of pollinators.
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