Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
cochabambensis
ID:
504701

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Vásquez & Ibisch

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Bromelie 2000: 16 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000504033

Common Names

  • Cochabambensis Puya
  • Puya Cochabambensis
  • Puya Cochabambensis

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Description

Puya cochabambensis (also called 'Cochabamba Puya', among many other common names) is a terrestrial bromeliad native to Bolivia. It grows in rocky soils in open grassland, savanna and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Puya cochabambensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as to treat fever, headaches, and stomach pains.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Puya cochabambensis 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 cochabambensis is a terrestrial bromeliad native to the Andes of Peru and Bolivia. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the offsets. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Puya cochabambensis

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

Puya cochabambensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Puya cochabambensis?

Puya cochabambensis

What is the common name of Puya cochabambensis?

Cochabamba Puya

What is the natural habitat of Puya cochabambensis?

High altitude grasslands of South America

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

Pierre Ibisch (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ibisch' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:320070-2: 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].