Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
wcs
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Handb. Bromel. : 124 (1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505406
Common Names
- Puya trianae
- Triana's Puya
- Triana's Urn Plant
Synonyms
- Puya trianae trianae [unknown]
Description
Puya trianae (also called Trianae 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 moist, shady habitats, such as in tropical rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Puya trianae 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 trianae has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Puya trianae 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 trianae
Puya trianae is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It can be found in Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, and Venezuela.
Puya trianae FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Puya trianae?
Puya trianae is native to the Andes Mountains in Peru.
What is the average size of Puya trianae?
Puya trianae typically grows to a height of 2-3 meters.
What is the blooming season of Puya trianae?
Puya trianae 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:214698-2: 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].