Quesnelia morreniana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
morreniana
ID:
508788
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) Mez
Source:
wcs
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 32: 176 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508120
Common Names
- Morreniana Plantain
- Morreniana Plantain-tree
- Morren's Plantain
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Quesnelia morreniana (also called Morren's Quesnelia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Brazil. It is found in open grasslands, disturbed areas and coastal areas. It has small, bright blue flowers with white or yellow centres and small, oval leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Quesnelia morreniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Quesnelia morreniana has small, yellow flowers with five petals, and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Quesnelia morreniana 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 morreniana
Quesnelia morreniana can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Quesnelia morreniana FAQ
What are the growing requirements for Quesnelia morreniana?
Quesnelia morreniana grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil.
How do I propagate Quesnelia morreniana?
Quesnelia morreniana can be propagated by seed or division.
What type of soil is best for Quesnelia morreniana?
Quesnelia morreniana 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
Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:216613-2: 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].