Puya alpestris - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alpestris
ID:
504403
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Poepp.) Gay
Source:
wcs
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Fl. Chil. 6: 12 (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000503735
Common Names
- Puya alpestris
- Alpine Puya
- Puya
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Puya alpestris (also called 'Alpine Puya', among many other common names) is a perennial herb with small, white flowers. It is native to the Andes Mountains in South America and is found in rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Puya alpestris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems, fever, and inflammation.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Puya alpestris sub. zoellneri Zizka, J.V.Schneid. & NovoaPuya alpestris sub. alpestris
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Puya alpestris is a white to pale pink, 5-petalled, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped, and green in color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Puya alpestris is a perennial succulent that can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Puya alpestris
Puya alpestris is native to Ecuador and can be found in the provinces of Cotopaxi, Imbabura, and Pichincha.
Puya alpestris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Puya alpestris?
Puya alpestris
What is the natural habitat of Puya alpestris?
Puya alpestris is found in the Andes Mountains of South America.
What type of soil does Puya alpestris prefer?
Puya alpestris prefers well-drained, sandy or rocky soils.
Species in the Puya genus
Puya adscendens, Puya aequatorialis, Puya alata, Puya alba, Puya alpestris, Puya alpicola, Puya angelensis, Puya angulonis, Puya angusta, Puya antioquensis, Puya araneosa, Puya argentea, Puya aristeguietae, Puya assurgens, Puya atra, Puya barkleyana, Puya berteroana, Puya bicolor, Puya boliviensis, Puya boyacana, Puya brachystachya, Puya brittoniana, Puya cardenasii, Puya cardonae, Puya casmichensis, Puya castellanosii, Puya cerrateana, Puya chilensis, Puya claudiae, Puya clava-herculis, Puya cleefii, Puya cochabambensis, Puya coerulea, Puya commixta, Puya compacta, Puya coriacea, Puya cristata, Puya cryptantha, Puya ctenorhyncha, Puya cuatrecasasii, Puya cylindrica, Puya dasylirioides, Puya densiflora, Puya depauperata, Puya dichroa, Puya dolichostrobila, Puya dyckioides, Puya entre-riosensis, Puya erlenbachiana, Puya eryngioides,
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
Claude Ray (1800-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gay' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:124378-1: 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].