Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
glomerifera
ID:
505060

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mez & Sodiro

Source:
wcs

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 4: 630 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000504392

Common Names

  • Glomerifera Puya
  • Glomerifera Chontilla
  • Glomerifera Chontilla Lily

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Description

Puya glomerifera (also called Clustered Puya, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to the Andes of Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador and Colombia. It grows in rocky, grassy slopes, and in the paramo and puna of the Andes, between 3,000 and 4,500 meters of elevation.

Uses & Benefits

Puya glomerifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Puya glomerifera is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Puya glomerifera is a perennial herb that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the stems and placed in a rooting medium. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Puya glomerifera

Puya glomerifera is native to the Andes in Peru and Bolivia. It is found in rocky, dry habitats at elevations of 2500-4000 m.

Puya glomerifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Puya glomerifera?

Puya glomerifera

What is the common name of Puya glomerifera?

Clustered Puya

What is the natural habitat of Puya glomerifera?

It is found in the Andes Mountains of Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Colombia

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

Luis Sodiro (1836-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sodiro' in the authors string.
Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:214588-2: 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].