Puya angelensis | |
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Conservation status | |
Endangered (IUCN 3.1) | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Clade: | Commelinids |
Order: | Poales |
Family: | Bromeliaceae |
Genus: | Puya |
Species: | P. angelensis |
Binomial name | |
Puya angelensis E.Gross & Rauh |
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.
This plant grows in páramo and high Andean forest habitat. It is sometimes cultivated as a hedge because it is spiny.
References
- ^ 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.
Taxon identifiers | |
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Puya angelensis |
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