Quesnelia dubia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dubia
ID:
800036
Status:
valid
Authors:
Leme
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
J. Bromeliad Soc. 55: 15 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000799370
Common Names
- Dubia Quesnelia
- Quesnelia dubia
- Dubia Bromeliad
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Quesnelia dubia (also called Dubia Quesnelia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It grows in moist forests, often near streams, and can reach a height of up to 10 meters. Its leaves are oval-shaped and have a leathery texture.
Uses & Benefits
Quesnelia dubia is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes. It is also used to make a tea that is believed to have calming effects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Quesnelia dubia has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have thin, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Quesnelia dubia is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Quesnelia dubia
Quesnelia dubia can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Quesnelia dubia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Quesnelia dubia?
Quesnelia dubia
What is the common name of Quesnelia dubia?
Doubtful Quesnelia
What type of plant is Quesnelia dubia?
It is a bromeliad
Species in the Quesnelia genus
Quesnelia alvimii, Quesnelia arvensis, Quesnelia augusto-coburgii, Quesnelia blanda, Quesnelia edmundoi, Quesnelia humilis, Quesnelia imbricata, Quesnelia indecora, Quesnelia kautskyi, Quesnelia lateralis, Quesnelia liboniana, Quesnelia marmorata, Quesnelia morreniana, Quesnelia quesneliana, Quesnelia seideliana, Quesnelia testudo, Quesnelia dubia, Quesnelia violacea, Quesnelia clavata, Quesnelia conquistensis, Quesnelia koltesii, Quesnelia tubifolia, Quesnelia alborosea, Quesnelia augustocoburgi, Quesnelia vasconcelosiana,
Species in the Bromeliaceae family
Acanthostachys pitcairnioides, Acanthostachys strobilacea, Acanthostachys calcicola, Aechmea abbreviata, Aechmea aculeatosepala, Aechmea alba, Aechmea alegrensis, Aechmea alopecurus, Aechmea ampla, Aechmea andersonii, Aechmea angustifolia, Aechmea anomala, Aechmea apocalyptica, Aechmea aquilega, Aechmea araneosa, Aechmea arenaria, Aechmea aripensis, Aechmea azurea, Aechmea bahiana, Aechmea bambusoides, Aechmea biflora, Aechmea blanchetiana, Aechmea blumenavii, Aechmea bocainensis, Aechmea brachystachys, Aechmea bracteata, Aechmea brassicoides, Aechmea brevicollis, Aechmea bromeliifolia, Aechmea bruggeri, Aechmea caesia, Aechmea callichroma, Aechmea calyculata, Aechmea campanulata, Aechmea candida, Aechmea cariocae, Aechmea carvalhoi, Aechmea castanea, Aechmea castelnavii, Aechmea cathcartii, Aechmea caudata, Aechmea chantinii, Aechmea coelestis, Aechmea colombiana, Aechmea comata, Aechmea conferta, Aechmea confusa, Aechmea conifera, Aechmea costantinii, Aechmea contracta,
References
Elton Martinez Carvalho Leme (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leme' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60438331-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].