Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
puya
ID:
510397

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) den Baaker & Mabb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Plant-book , ed. 3: 1021 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509729

Common Names

  • Leucosyke puya
  • Puya Leucosyke
  • Puya Leucosyke Plant

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Synonyms

  • Urtica puya Buch.-Ham. ex Wall. [invalid]
  • Boehmeria esquirolii H.Lév. & Blin. [unknown]
  • Boehmeria frutescens D.Don [illegitimate]
  • Boehmeria puya Hook. [unknown]
  • Maoutia puya (Hook.) Wedd. [unknown]
  • Boehmeria nivea crassifolia C.H.Wright [unknown]

Description

Leucosyke puya (also called 'Puya Leucosyke', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with white flowers. It is native to South America and grows in moist, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Leucosyke puya is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It can also be used as a windbreak or for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leucosyke puya has small, white flowers with a yellow center and a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucosyke puya can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Leucosyke puya

Leucosyke puya is found in the Venezuelan Andes.

Leucosyke puya FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucosyke puya?

Leucosyke puya

What type of plant is Leucosyke puya?

Shrub

Where is Leucosyke puya found?

South America

Species in the Urticaceae family

Archiboehmeria atrata, Astrothalamus reticulatus, Australina flaccida, Australina pusilla, Australina pusilla, Boehmeria aspera, Boehmeria balslevii, Boehmeria beyeri, Boehmeria brevirostris, Boehmeria bullata, Boehmeria burgeriana, Boehmeria caudata, Boehmeria celtidifolia, Boehmeria clidemioides, Boehmeria conica, Boehmeria cylindrica, Boehmeria densiflora, Boehmeria depauperata, Boehmeria didymogyne, Boehmeria dura, Boehmeria egregia, Boehmeria excelsa, Boehmeria grandis, Boehmeria hamiltoniana, Boehmeria helferi, Boehmeria heterophylla, Boehmeria holosericea, Boehmeria japonica, Boehmeria kiusiana, Boehmeria kurzii, Boehmeria lanceolata, Boehmeria martii, Boehmeria multiflora, Boehmeria nakashimae, Boehmeria nivea, Boehmeria ourantha, Boehmeria pavonii, Boehmeria penduliflora, Boehmeria pilosiuscula, Boehmeria platanifolia, Boehmeria polystachya, Boehmeria radiata, Boehmeria ramiflora, Boehmeria repens, Boehmeria rugosissima, Boehmeria siamensis, Boehmeria sieboldiana, Boehmeria spicigera, Boehmeria splitgerbera, Boehmeria ternifolia,

References

Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
David Mabberley (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mabb.' in the authors string.
Henk den Baaker: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'den Baaker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77089265-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.