Puya hoxeyi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hoxeyi
ID:
1592966
Status:
valid
Authors:
Janeba
Source:
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 89: 178 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000047862
Common Names
- Puya hoxeyi
- Hoxeyi Puya
- Hoxeyi's Bromeliad
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Puya hoxeyi (also called Hoxey's Puya, among many other common names) is a terrestrial bromeliad with long, narrow leaves and small, yellowish flowers. It is native to South America, and is usually found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Puya hoxeyi is used in landscaping as a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plant. It is also used as an ornamental plant, as it has a unique, eye-catching appearance.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Puya hoxeyi has a bright yellow flower with yellow stamens. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have thin, bright green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Puya hoxeyi is a terrestrial bromeliad native to Bolivia. It is a slow-growing plant and can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining soil mix. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. It can also be grown in a terrarium or greenhouse.
Where to Find Puya hoxeyi
Puya hoxeyi can be found in South America.
Puya hoxeyi FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Puya hoxeyi?
Puya hoxeyi is native to Brazil.
What is the size of Puya hoxeyi?
Puya hoxeyi can grow up to 10 inches in height.
What is the color of Puya hoxeyi?
Puya hoxeyi has bright pink flowers.
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77173768-1: 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].