Quesnelia humilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
humilis
ID:
508735
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mez
Source:
wcs
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 3(3): 386 (1892)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508067
Common Names
- Quesnelia humilis
- Humble Quesnelia
- Humble Bromeliad
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Quesnelia humilis (also called Dwarf Quesnelia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Brazil. It grows in moist, shady places, such as along riverbanks and in woodland areas.
Uses & Benefits
Quesnelia humilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and rheumatism.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Quesnelia humilis has small, yellow flowers with a diameter of 0.5 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Quesnelia humilis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Division can be done in the spring or fall. Plants should be grown in full sun and in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Quesnelia humilis
Quesnelia humilis can be found in Brazil.
Quesnelia humilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Quesnelia humilis?
Quesnelia humilis
What is the common name of Quesnelia humilis?
Humble Quesnelia
Where is Quesnelia humilis found?
Quesnelia humilis is found in Brazil
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
Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:216607-2: 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].