Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
sehuencasensis
ID:
837176

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Vásquez, Ibisch & R.Lara

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Bromelie 2007: 150 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836511

Common Names

  • Puya sehuencasensis
  • Sehuencas Puya
  • Sehuencasensis Puya

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Description

Puya sehuencasensis (also called Sehuencas Puya, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical Africa. It has a dense, rounded crown and grows up to 10 m tall. Its leaves are simple, opposite, oblong-elliptic, and measure up to 10 cm long. It is found in lowland and montane rainforests, secondary forests, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Puya sehuencasensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Puya sehuencasensis is small and white with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round nut. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Puya sehuencasensis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Puya sehuencasensis

Puya sehuencasensis is native to the tropical rainforests of Bolivia.

Puya sehuencasensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Puya sehuencasensis?

Puya sehuencasensis

What is the natural habitat of Puya sehuencasensis?

It is found in the high-altitude grasslands of Bolivia

What is the flowering period of Puya sehuencasensis?

It flowers from August to October

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.
Raúl Lara (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Lara' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77091544-1: 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].