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Puya angelensis

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Puya angelensis
Scientific classification Edit this 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.[1]

This plant grows in páramo and high Andean forest habitat. It is sometimes cultivated as a hedge because it is spiny.[1]

References

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  1. ^ 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.