Puya antioquensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
antioquensis
ID:
504461
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.B.Sm. & Read
Source:
wcs
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 65: 234 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000503793
Common Names
- Puya antioquensis
- Antioquia Puya
- Puya
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Puya antioquensis (also called 'Antioquia Puya', among many other common names) is a perennial herb with small, white flowers. It is native to the Andes Mountains in Colombia and is found in rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Puya antioquensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems, fever, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Puya antioquensis is small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Puya antioquensis 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 antioquensis
Puya antioquensis is native to Colombia and can be found in the Andes mountain range.
Puya antioquensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Puya antioquensis?
Puya antioquensis
What is the natural habitat of Puya antioquensis?
Puya antioquensis is found in the Andes Mountains of South America.
What type of soil does Puya antioquensis prefer?
Puya antioquensis 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
Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
Robert William Read (1931-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Read' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:313649-2: 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].