Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
silvae-baccae
ID:
505980

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm. & Read

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Ernstia 17: 9 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505312

Common Names

  • Puya Silvae-Baccae
  • Silvae-Baccae Puya
  • Fruit-bearing Puya

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Description

Puya silvae-baccae (also called forest-berry puya, among many other common names) is a perennial, woody, shrub native to the Andes of Peru, Bolivia and Ecuador. It grows in high-altitude grasslands, shrublands and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Puya silvae-baccae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and its flowers are used in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Puya silvae-baccae is white with five petals. The seed is small and oval-shaped, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Puya silvae-baccae is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers well-drained, sandy soils. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil, and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Puya silvae-baccae

Puya silvae-baccae is native to the Andes Mountains in Peru, Bolivia, and Chile.

Puya silvae-baccae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Puya silvae-baccae?

Puya silvae-baccae

What is the common name of Puya silvae-baccae?

Silvae-baccae puya

What is the natural habitat of Puya silvae-baccae?

Dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands

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

Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
Robert William Read (1931-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Read' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:284069-2: 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].