Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
dichroa
ID:
504834

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm. & Read

Source:
wcs

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 33: 431 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000504166

Common Names

  • Puya dichroa
  • Silver Puya
  • Silver Torch

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Description

Puya dichroa (also called 'Two-colored Puya', among many other common names) is a terrestrial bromeliad native to Colombia and Venezuela. It grows in rocky soils in open grassland, savanna and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Puya dichroa is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used medicinally for treating skin diseases, wounds, and infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Puya dichroa has a bright yellow flower with a tubular shape and a long, thin stem. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Puya dichroa 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 dichroa

Puya dichroa is native to Peru and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Puya dichroa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Puya dichroa?

Puya dichroa

What is the common name of Puya dichroa?

Two-Colored Puya

Where is Puya dichroa native to?

It is native to Peru and Bolivia.

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

Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
Robert William Read (1931-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Read' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:214563-2: 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].