Puya isabellina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
isabellina
ID:
505224
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mez
Source:
wcs
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 16: 66 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000504556
Common Names
- Puya isabellina
- Isabel's Puya
- Isabel Puya
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Puya isabellina (also called Isabelline Puya, among many other common names) is a large, terrestrial bromeliad species with long, narrow leaves. It is native to Peru and is found in forests at elevations of 2,000 to 3,000 meters. It grows in humid, shady conditions and prefers to be in well-drained soil.
Uses & Benefits
Puya isabellina is a popular ornamental plant, often grown for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Puya isabellina are white and tubular in shape, with a yellowish center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a small, oval-shaped cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Puya isabellina is a terrestrial bromeliad native to Peru. It is an easy-to-grow plant that requires well-draining soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or by division of the offsets. It is a slow-growing plant and can take up to five years to reach maturity.
Where to Find Puya isabellina
Puya isabellina is native to the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia.
Puya isabellina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Puya isabellina?
Puya isabellina
What type of plant is Puya isabellina?
Perennial herb
Where is Puya isabellina found?
Mountain slopes in Peru
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
Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:214610-2: 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].