Puya spathacea
Also known as: Pitcairnia spathacea Griseb. +1 more
- Pitcairnia spathacea Griseb.
- Puya formosa Speg.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Bromeliaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Puya spathacea is a bromeliad belonging to the Bromeliaceae family. Indigenous to South America, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. The genus Puya is notably large, comprising more than 200 species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Bolivia