Puya raimondii
Queen Of The Andes, Queen Of The Puna
Also known as: Pourretia gigantea A.D.Orb. +2 more
- Pourretia gigantea A.D.Orb.
- Pourretia gigantea Raimondi
- Pourretia gigantea Raimondi ex Herrera
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Bromeliaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a monocarpic tree.
Find Reference Images
Google-powered external web search for Puya raimondii
Puya raimondii (commonly known as Queen of the Andes or Queen of the Puna) is a bromeliad within the Bromeliaceae family. It originates in South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in montane tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Peru