Puya compacta
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| Puya compacta | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Bromeliaceae |
| Genus: | Puya |
| Species: | P. compacta |
| Binomial name | |
| Puya compacta | |
Puya compacta is a species of puya in the family Bromeliaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador.
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-elevation grassland. It is a endangered species, threatened by habitat loss.[2]