Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
cajasensis
ID:
810596

Status:
valid

Authors:
Manzan. & W.Till

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Jewels of the Jungle: Bromeliac. Ecuador II, Pitcairnioid. : 329 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000809930

Common Names

  • Cajas Puya
  • Cajas Puya Plant
  • Cajas Puya Plant

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Description

Puya cajasensis (also called Cajas Puya, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Peru and is found in dry scrub and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Puya cajasensis is a species of bromeliad found in South America. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in floral arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Puya cajasensis is white with a yellow center and a tubular shape. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Puya cajasensis is a tropical bromeliad native to Ecuador. It can be propagated from seed or offsets. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Offsets should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Puya cajasensis

Puya cajasensis is native to Ecuador.

Puya cajasensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Puya cajasensis?

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What is the natural habitat of Puya cajasensis?

Puya cajasensis is found in tropical forests in the Andes.

What is the size of Puya cajasensis?

Puya cajasensis is a large shrub, usually growing to a height of 2-3 m.

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

Walter Till (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Till' in the authors string.
José Manuel Manzanares (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Manzan.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77076148-1: 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].