Puya olivacea
Also known as: Pitcairnia olivacea (Wittm.) Mez
- Pitcairnia olivacea (Wittm.) Mez
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Bromeliaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Puya olivacea is a bromeliad belonging to the Bromeliaceae family. Indigenous to South America, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Puya, which contains over 200 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia