Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
cahuachensis
ID:
1334925

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Galán, J.Montoya, Vicente Orell. & E.Linares

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 283: 286 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347379

Common Names

  • Cahuachensis Puya
  • Cahuachensis
  • Puya Cahuachensis

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Description

Puya cahuachensis (also called Cahuache Puya, among many other common names) is a species of bromeliad native to Peru. It is a medium-sized plant with long, thin leaves and a short stem. The flowers are small and fragrant, and are typically yellow or orange in color. It prefers dry, sunny habitats, and is often found growing in rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Puya cahuachensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Puya cahuachensis has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Puya cahuachensis is a terrestrial bromeliad native to Peru. It can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers full sun and dry soil. It should be grown in a well-draining soil mix and should be watered sparingly. The plant should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Puya cahuachensis

Puya cahuachensis is native to Peru and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Puya cahuachensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Puya cahuachensis?

Puya cahuachensis

What type of plant is Puya cahuachensis?

Puya cahuachensis is a species of bromeliad.

Where is Puya cahuachensis found?

Puya cahuachensis is found in Peru.

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

Antonio Galán de Mera (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Galán' in the authors string.
José Alfredo Vicente Orellana: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vicente Orell.' in the authors string.
Eliana Linares Perea: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Linares' in the authors string.
Juan Montoya: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Montoya' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77159302-1: 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].