Quesnelia marmorata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
marmorata
ID:
508777
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lem.) Read
Source:
wcs
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bromeliad Soc. 15: 25 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508109
Common Names
- Marmorata Plantain
- Marmorata Plantain-tree
- Morren's Plantain
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Quesnelia marmorata (also called Marbled Quesnelia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to Brazil. It has a creeping habit and small, white flowers. It grows in humid forests, grasslands, and on roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Quesnelia marmorata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil. It has a long flowering season and is attractive to bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Quesnelia marmorata is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are short and bushy, with dark green leaves.
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Quesnelia marmorata is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn, or from seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Quesnelia marmorata
Quesnelia marmorata can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Quesnelia marmorata FAQ
What are the growing requirements for Quesnelia marmorata?
Quesnelia marmorata grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil.
How do I propagate Quesnelia marmorata?
Quesnelia marmorata can be propagated by seed or division.
What type of soil is best for Quesnelia marmorata?
Quesnelia marmorata prefers moist, well-drained soil.
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
Charles Antoine Lemaire (1800-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lem.' in the authors string.
Robert William Read (1931-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Read' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:216612-2: 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].