Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
herrerae
ID:
505141

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harms

Source:
wcs

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 10: 792 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000504473

Common Names

  • Puya herrerae
  • Herrera's Puya
  • Herrera Puya

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Description

Puya herrerae (also called Herrera's Puya, among many other common names) is a large shrub native to South America, typically found in high-altitude grasslands and shrublands. It has large, ovate leaves and large, purple flowers that bloom in summer.

Uses & Benefits

Puya herrerae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Puya herrerae is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Puya herrerae 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 herrerae

Puya herrerae is native to the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia.

Puya herrerae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Puya herrerae?

Puya herrerae

What is the common name of Puya herrerae?

Herrera's Puya

What is the natural habitat of Puya herrerae?

It is native to Peru and grows in rocky, sandy soils

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

Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:214600-2: 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].