Puya compacta
| Puya compacta | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| 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 plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is endemic to Ecuador.
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland. It is a critically endangered species, threatened by habitat loss.
References
- Manzanares, J.M. & Pitman, N. 2003. IUCN Red List - Puya compacta - Downloaded on 23 August 2007.
- IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
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