Puya angelensis
Appearance
Puya angelensis | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Clade: | Commelinids |
Order: | Poales |
Family: | Bromeliaceae |
Genus: | Puya |
Species: | P. angelensis
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Binomial name | |
Puya angelensis E.Gross & Rauh
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Puya angelensis is a species of plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador, where it is known from three locations in Carchi Province.[1]
This plant grows in páramo and high Andean forest habitat. It is sometimes cultivated as a hedge because it is spiny.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Fernández Fernández, D. (2019). "Puya angelensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T43304A131226558. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T43304A131226558.es. Retrieved 16 November 2021.