Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
barkleyana
ID:
504533

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 5: 180 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000503865

Common Names

  • Puya barkleyana
  • Barkley's Puya
  • Puya

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Description

Puya barkleyana (also called 'Barkley's 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 barkleyana is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Puya barkleyana flower is a bright yellow, tubular flower with a red base and a yellow tip. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Puya barkleyana 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 barkleyana

Puya barkleyana is native to Bolivia and can be found in the Andes Mountains.

Puya barkleyana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Puya barkleyana?

Puya barkleyana

What is the natural habitat of Puya barkleyana?

Puya barkleyana is found in the Andes Mountains of South America.

What type of soil does Puya barkleyana prefer?

Puya barkleyana 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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:214533-2: 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].