Puya tyleriana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tyleriana
ID:
810607
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sagást., Zapata & M.O.Dillon
Source:
wcs
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Arnaldoa 11: 30 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000809941
Common Names
- Puya tyleriana
- Tyler's Puya
- Tyleriana Puya
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Puya tyleriana (also called 'Tyler'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 tyleriana 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 tyleriana 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Puya tyleriana 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 tyleriana
Puya tyleriana is native to Peru.
Puya tyleriana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Puya tyleriana?
Puya tyleriana
What are the common names of Puya tyleriana?
Tyler's puya
What is the natural habitat of Puya tyleriana?
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
Abundio Sagástegui Alva (1932-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sagást.' in the authors string.
Michael Dillon (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.O.Dillon' in the authors string.
Mario Zapata: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zapata' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60445549-2: 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].