Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
pichinchae
ID:
505700

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mez & Sodiro

Source:
wcs

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 4: 633 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505032

Common Names

  • Puya pichinchae
  • Pichincha Puya
  • Pichincha Urn Plant

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Description

Puya pichinchae (also called 'Pichinchae', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is a large shrub or small tree with a height of up to 5 m. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Puya pichinchae is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Puya pichinchae has a large, bright yellow flower with a long, pendulous stem. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Puya pichinchae 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 pichinchae

Puya pichinchae is found in Ecuador.

Puya pichinchae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Puya pichinchae?

Puya pichinchae

What is the natural habitat of Puya pichinchae?

Tropical and subtropical regions of South America

What are the common names of Puya pichinchae?

Pichincha Puya, Giant 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

Luis Sodiro (1836-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sodiro' in the authors string.
Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:214657-2: 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].