Quesnelia koltesii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
koltesii
ID:
915029
Status:
valid
Authors:
Amorim & Leme
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 61: 15 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000914364
Common Names
- Quesnelia koltesii
- Koltesii Quesnelia
- Quesnelia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Quesnelia koltesii (also called 'Koltes' Bromeliad, among many other common names) is a terrestrial bromeliad native to the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil. It has a rosette of stiff, recurved leaves with a yellow-green coloration and a central cup filled with water. It is found growing in the understory of moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Quesnelia koltesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source, as the leaves are edible and can be used in salads or cooked as a vegetable.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Quesnelia koltesii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Quesnelia koltesii is a perennial herb that can be propagated from stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once rooted, the plants can be transplanted into individual containers and grown in a sunny location.
Where to Find Quesnelia koltesii
Quesnelia koltesii can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
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
André M. Amorim (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Amorim' in the authors string.
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:77101108-1: 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].