Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
smithii
ID:
505993

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Cast.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Lilloa 2: 13 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505325

Common Names

  • Puya Smithii
  • Smithii Puya
  • Smith's Puya

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Description

Puya smithii (also called Smith's 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 smithii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and its flowers are used in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Puya smithii 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 smithii 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 smithii

Puya smithii is native to the Andes Mountains in South America.

Puya smithii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Puya smithii?

Puya smithii

What is the common name of Puya smithii?

Smith's puya

What is the natural habitat of Puya smithii?

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

Alberto Castellanos (1896-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Cast.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:214687-2: 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].