Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
gargantae
ID:
504964

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 5: 180 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000504296

Common Names

  • Puya gargantae
  • Gargantae Puya
  • Gargantae's Puya

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Description

Puya gargantae (also called Garganta's Puya, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru, and it grows in rocky habitats at elevations of 2,000–3,000 m (6,600–9,800 ft).

Uses & Benefits

Puya gargantae is used to treat skin diseases, as a diuretic, and to reduce fever. It is also used to treat digestive disorders, reduce inflammation, and improve circulation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Puya gargantae has a large, showy flower with yellow petals and a red center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Puya gargantae is a species of bromeliad native to Peru and Bolivia. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Propagation is done by division of the offsets or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Puya gargantae

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

Puya gargantae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Puya gargantae?

Puya gargantae

What is the common name of Puya gargantae?

Gargantuan Puya

What is the natural habitat of Puya gargantae?

It is found in wet sclerophyll forests and heathlands in south-eastern Australia.

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:214582-2: 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].