Puya lokischmidtiae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lokischmidtiae
ID:
505369
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Vásquez & Ibisch
Source:
wcs
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Bromelie 2004(1): 9 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000504701
Common Names
- Puya lokischmidtiae
- Lokischmidtiae Puya
- Lokischmidtiae-leaved Puya
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Puya lokischmidtiae (also called Puyas, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that is native to the Andes in South America. It has long, narrow, leathery leaves and produces large, showy flowers on tall spikes. It grows in rocky, mountainous areas and is tolerant of drought and cold temperatures.
Uses & Benefits
Puya lokischmidtiae 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
Puya lokischmidtiae 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Puya lokischmidtiae is an evergreen shrub native to Chile. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Puya lokischmidtiae
Puya lokischmidtiae can be found in the high-altitude grasslands of the Bolivian Andes.
Puya lokischmidtiae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Puya lokischmidtiae?
Puya lokischmidtiae
What type of plant is Puya lokischmidtiae?
It is a bromeliad
Where is Puya lokischmidtiae 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
Pierre Ibisch (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ibisch' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60432207-2: 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].