Puya compacta
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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.[citation needed]
Sources
- Manzanares, J.M. & Pitman, N. 2003. IUCN Red List - Puya compacta - Downloaded on 23 August 2007.
- IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.