Quesnelia seideliana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
seideliana
ID:
508824
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.B.Sm. & Reitz
Source:
wcs
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 8: 506 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508156
Common Names
- Seidel's Quesnelia
- Seidel Quesnelia
- Quesnelia Seideliana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Quesnelia seideliana (also called Seidel's Quesnelia, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant native to Brazil. It has a low-growing habit and grows to a height of 5–10 cm. It prefers moist soils and is often found in tropical rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Quesnelia seideliana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Quesnelia seideliana 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 seideliana is an evergreen perennial that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Propagation is usually done by division. Division should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Quesnelia seideliana
Quesnelia seideliana is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Bahia and Minas Gerais.
Quesnelia seideliana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Quesnelia seideliana?
Quesnelia seideliana
What is the common name of Quesnelia seideliana?
Seidel's Quesnelia
What are the uses of Quesnelia seideliana?
Quesnelia seideliana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
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
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:216617-2: 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].