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