Puya elviragrossiae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elviragrossiae
ID:
807076
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Vásquez & Ibisch
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Bromelie 2005(2): 41 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000806410
Common Names
- Puya elviragrossiae
- Elviragrossiae Puya
- Elviragrossiae Puya
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Puya elviragrossiae (also called as Elvira's Puya, among many other common names) is a species of bromeliad found in the tropical rainforests of Bolivia and Peru. It is an epiphytic plant that grows on trees and has a creeping habit. It has large, ovate leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in lowland forests at elevations of 100-500 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Puya elviragrossiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Puya elviragrossiae is yellow and bell-shaped with 5 petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and long with a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Puya elviragrossiae is a terrestrial bromeliad native to Peru. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the offsets. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -4°C (25°F). It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Puya elviragrossiae
Puya elviragrossiae is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Puya elviragrossiae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Puya elviragrossiae?
Puya elviragrossiae
What is the common name of Puya elviragrossiae?
Elvira's Puya
What is the natural habitat of Puya elviragrossiae?
It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
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:77073372-1: 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].