Puya thomasiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thomasiana
ID:
506067
Status:
valid
Authors:
André
Source:
wcs
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
Énum. Bromél. : 5 (1888)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505399
Common Names
- Puya thomasiana
- Thomas' Puya
- Thomas' Urn Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Puya thomasiana (also called Thomasiana Puya, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a woody base and its leaves are lanceolate, with a serrated margin. It grows in dry, rocky habitats, such as in mountain slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Puya thomasiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to attract hummingbirds and butterflies to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Puya thomasiana has large, bright yellow flowers with a red center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green, with a single stem and a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Puya thomasiana is a hardy, evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in well-drained, fertile soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Puya thomasiana
Puya thomasiana is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It can be found in Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, and Venezuela.
Puya thomasiana FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Puya thomasiana?
Puya thomasiana is native to the Andes Mountains in Peru.
What is the average size of Puya thomasiana?
Puya thomasiana typically grows to a height of 2-3 meters.
What is the blooming season of Puya thomasiana?
Puya thomasiana typically blooms in the summer months.
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
Édouard André (1840-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'André' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:214696-2: 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].