Puya gracilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
505074
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.B.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 98: 11 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000504406
Common Names
- Puya gracilis
- Graceful Puya
- Slender Puya
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Puya gracilis (also called Slender 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 gracilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make traditional medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Puya gracilis are small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with thin, green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Puya gracilis 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 gracilis
Puya gracilis can be found in the Andes Mountains of Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador.
Puya gracilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Puya gracilis?
Puya gracilis
What type of plant is Puya gracilis?
It is a bromeliad
Where is Puya gracilis found?
It is found in the Andes Mountains 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
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:214590-2: 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].