Puya cryptantha
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Bromeliaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Puya cryptantha is a bromeliad belonging to the Bromeliaceae family. Indigenous to South America, this species is primarily associated with montane tropical conditions. The genus Puya is notably large, comprising more than 200 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia