Puya stenothyrsa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stenothyrsa
ID:
506031
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) Mez
Source:
wcs
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 9: 481 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505363
Common Names
- Puya stenothyrsa
- Stenothyrs Puya
- Stenothyrs Urn Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Puya stenothyrsa (also called Puya stenothyrsa, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to South America. It has small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It grows in dry, rocky habitats in tropical and subtropical regions.
Uses & Benefits
Puya stenothyrsa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and its flowers are used in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Puya stenothyrsa has bright yellow flowers with a diameter of about 1.5 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and thin.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Puya stenothyrsa 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 stenothyrsa
Puya stenothyrsa is native to the Andes Mountains in South America.
Puya stenothyrsa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Puya stenothyrsa?
Puya stenothyrsa
What is the growth rate of Puya stenothyrsa?
Puya stenothyrsa is a slow-growing plant.
What type of soil does Puya stenothyrsa prefer?
Puya stenothyrsa prefers well-draining, sandy soil.
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
Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:214692-2: 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].