Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
killipii
ID:
505242

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Not. Fl. Colomb. 6: 38 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000504574

Common Names

  • Puya killipii
  • Killip's Puya
  • Killip's Torch

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Description

Puya killipii (also called Killip's 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 killipii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Puya killipii has white, bell-shaped flowers that are about 2 cm long. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Puya killipii 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 killipii

Puya killipii is native to Peru and can be found in the Junin region.

Puya killipii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Puya killipii?

Puya killipii

What type of plant is Puya killipii?

Perennial herb

Where is Puya killipii 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

José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:214611-2: 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].