Puya volcanensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
volcanensis
ID:
506157
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Cast.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Bol. Mus. Hist. Nat., Tucuman 7: 51 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505489
Common Names
- Puya volcanensis
- Volcanic Puya
- Volcan Puya
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Puya volcanensis (also called 'Volcano Puya', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Ecuador and Peru, and is found in montane grassland and scrub habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Puya volcanensis is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Puya volcanensis 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 volcanensis is a terrestrial bromeliad native to the Andes of Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador. It is a slow-growing plant that can reach up to 1.5 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or by division of the offsets. The offsets can be separated from the mother plant when they are about 5 cm in diameter.
Where to Find Puya volcanensis
Puya volcanensis is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It is found in Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador.
Puya volcanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Puya volcanensis?
Puya volcanensis
What type of plant is Puya volcanensis?
Puya volcanensis is a flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family.
Where is Puya volcanensis native to?
Puya volcanensis is native to Peru.
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
Léon Castillón: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Castillón' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:214716-2: 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].