Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
mucronata
ID:
800012

Status:
valid

Authors:
Manzan.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Vidalia 2: 42 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000799346

Common Names

  • Mucronata Puya
  • Puya mucronata
  • Puya

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Description

Puya mucronata (also called Mucronata Puya, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It grows in moist forests, often near streams, and can reach a height of up to 10 meters. Its leaves are oval-shaped and have a leathery texture.

Uses & Benefits

Puya mucronata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a windbreak. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, coughs, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Puya mucronata are small, white and fragrant. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Puya mucronata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Puya mucronata

Puya mucronata can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Puya mucronata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Puya mucronata?

Puya mucronata

What is the common name of Puya mucronata?

Mucronata Puya

Where is Puya mucronata found?

Puya mucronata is found in tropical regions of Central and 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

José Manuel Manzanares (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Manzan.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77063857-1: 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].