Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Vásquez & Ibisch
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
J. Bromeliad Soc. 57: 103 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000809938
Common Names
- Puya pachyphylla
- Thick-leaved Puya
- Thick-leaved Puya
Description
Puya pachyphylla (also called Thick-Leaved Puya, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Peru and is found in dry scrub and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Puya pachyphylla is a species of bromeliad found in South America. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in floral arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Puya pachyphylla is white with a yellow center and a tubular shape. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Puya pachyphylla is a tropical bromeliad native to Peru. It can be propagated from seed or offsets. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Offsets should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until established.
Where to Find Puya pachyphylla
Puya pachyphylla is found in Peru.
Puya pachyphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Puya pachyphylla?
Puya pachyphylla
What is the family of Puya pachyphylla?
Bromeliaceae
What is the common name of Puya pachyphylla?
Puya
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60445864-2: 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].