Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
bicolor
ID:
504548

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mez

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 9: 482 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000503880

Common Names

  • Puya bicolor
  • Two-colored Puya
  • Puya

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Description

Puya bicolor (also called 'Two-Colored 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 bicolor is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Puya bicolor 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 bicolor 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 bicolor

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

Puya bicolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Puya bicolor?

Puya bicolor

What is the natural habitat of Puya bicolor?

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

What type of soil does Puya bicolor prefer?

Puya bicolor 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

Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:214535-2: 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].