Puya chilensis
Also known as: Pitcairnia chilensis (Molina) Lodd. ex G.Don +7 more
- Pitcairnia chilensis (Molina) Lodd. ex G.Don
- Pitcairnia chilensis (Molina) Lodd. ex Loudon
- Pitcairnia coarctata (Ruiz & Pav.) Pers.
- Pourretia coarctata Ruiz & Pav.
- Puya chilensis var. gigantea (Phil.) Baker
- Puya coarctata (Ruiz & Pav.) Fisch.
- Puya quillotana W.Weber
- Puya suberosa Molina
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Bromeliaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Puya chilensis is a bromeliad within the Bromeliaceae family. It naturally occurs in South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Chile Central