Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
berteroniana
ID:
1219314

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mez

Source:
tro

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 9: 477 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001218652


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Description

Puya berteroniana (also called Berteronian Puya, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1 m and is found in the Caribbean region, from Cuba to Jamaica, at altitudes of 0 to 500 m. It prefers moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Puya berteroniana is a popular ornamental plant and is used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as an indoor plant and is known for its attractive foliage and bright flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Puya berteroniana flower is a white or yellowish-white flower with a tubular shape. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a green stem with small, white flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Puya berteroniana is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Puya berteroniana

Puya berteroniana can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America.

Puya berteroniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Puya berteroniana?

Puya berteroniana

What is the common name of Puya berteroniana?

Berteron's Puya

Where is Puya berteroniana native to?

Central Chile

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

Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:214534-2: 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].