Quesnelia testudo - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
testudo
ID:
508845
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl. , n.f., 24(8): 24 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508177
Common Names
- Testudo Quesnelia
- Testudo
- Quesnelia Testudo
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- Quesnelia skinneri É.Morren [unknown]
- Quesnelia skinneri É.Morren ex Harms [valid]
Description
Quesnelia testudo (also called Turtle 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 testudo 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 testudo has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in a raceme. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Quesnelia testudo is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagate by division in spring or early summer, or by seed in spring.
Where to Find Quesnelia testudo
Quesnelia testudo is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Bahia and Minas Gerais.
Quesnelia testudo FAQ
What is the scientific name of Quesnelia testudo?
Quesnelia testudo
What is the common name of Quesnelia testudo?
Tortoise Bromeliad
What is the flowering season of Quesnelia testudo?
Spring
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 Axel Magnus Lindman (1856-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:216620-2: 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].