Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
tillii
ID:
810606

Status:
valid

Authors:
Manzan.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Jewels of the Jungle: Bromeliac. Ecuador II, Pitcairnioid. : 344 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000809940

Common Names

  • Puya tillii
  • Till's Puya
  • Tillii Puya

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Description

Puya tillii (also called 'Till's Puya', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a thick, succulent stem and grows up to 1 meter in height. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates, in open or semi-shaded areas. It prefers moist soils and can tolerate some drought.

Uses & Benefits

Puya tillii is a species of bromeliad found in South America. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in floral arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Puya tillii is white with a yellow center and a tubular shape. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Puya tillii is a terrestrial bromeliad that is native to the Andes Mountains of Peru. It is a rosette-forming plant that grows to a height of 2-3 feet and has long, narrow, gray-green leaves. The plant produces bright yellow flowers in summer. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and in well-draining soil. Propagation is by division or by seed.

Where to Find Puya tillii

Puya tillii is found in Peru.

Puya tillii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Puya tillii?

Puya tillii

What are the common names of Puya tillii?

Till's puya

What is the natural habitat of Puya tillii?

Tropical and subtropical regions of South America

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

José Manuel Manzanares (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Manzan.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77076157-1: 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].