Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
quesneliana
ID:
508794

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Brongn.) L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Arq. Bot. Estado São Paulo , n.s., f.m., 2: 196 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508126



Common Names

  • Quesneliana Plantain
  • Quesneliana Plantain-tree
  • Morren's Plantain


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Synonyms

  • Quesnelia rufa É.Morren [unknown]
  • Billbergia roseo-marginata hort. ex K.Koch [unknown]
  • Billbergia rubra-marginata hort. ex Carrière [unknown]
  • Quesnelia roseo-marginata Carrière [unknown]

Description

Quesnelia quesneliana (also called 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 quesneliana 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 quesneliana has small, bell-shaped flowers that are usually yellow or white. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Quesnelia quesneliana 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 quesneliana

Quesnelia quesneliana can be found in Brazil.

Quesnelia quesneliana FAQ

What are the growing requirements for Quesnelia quesneliana?

Quesnelia quesneliana grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil.

How do I propagate Quesnelia quesneliana?

Quesnelia quesneliana can be propagated by seed or division.

What type of soil is best for Quesnelia quesneliana?

Quesnelia quesneliana prefers moist, well-drained soil.

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

Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart (1801-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brongn.' in the authors string.
Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:216614-2: 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].