Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
olivacea
ID:
505628

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wittm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Meded. Rijks-Herb. 29: 83 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000504960

Common Names

  • Puya olivacea
  • Olive-coloured Puya
  • Olive-coloured Torch

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Description

Puya olivacea (also called Olive Puya, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is a small shrub, growing up to 1 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 10 cm. It is native to tropical South America, and is found in Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador. It grows in montane forests, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Puya olivacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Puya olivacea has white flowers with five petals and a long, curved pistil. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with thin, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Puya olivacea is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be grown in partial shade or full sun. It is best propagated by seed, but can also be propagated by cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and regular watering.

Where to Find Puya olivacea

Puya olivacea is native to the Andes Mountains of South America, and can be found in Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador.

Puya olivacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Puya olivacea?

Puya olivacea

What is the common name of Puya olivacea?

Olive Puya

What is the natural habitat of Puya olivacea?

It is found in the Andes Mountains of Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Colombia

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

Ludwig Wittmack (1839-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wittm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:214648-2: 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].