Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
violacea
ID:
810622

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wand. & S.L.Proença

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Hoehnea 33: 111 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000809956



Common Names

  • Quesnelia violacea
  • Violet Quesnelia
  • Purple Quesnelia


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Description

Quesnelia violacea (also called 'Violet Quesnelia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a thick, succulent stem and grows up to 1 meter in height. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates, in open or semi-shaded areas. It prefers moist soils and can tolerate some drought.

Uses & Benefits

Quesnelia violacea is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is used for its ornamental value in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Quesnelia violacea is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Quesnelia violacea is an evergreen, clumping bromeliad that is native to Brazil. It grows to a height of 1-2 feet and has long, narrow, green leaves. The plant produces bright pink flowers in summer. It is best grown in partial shade and in well-draining soil. Propagation is by division or by seed.

Where to Find Quesnelia violacea

Quesnelia violacea is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.

Quesnelia violacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Quesnelia violacea?

Quesnelia violacea

What type of plant is Quesnelia violacea?

It is a bromeliad

Where is Quesnelia violacea native to?

It is native to Brazil

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

Maria das Graças Lapa Wanderley (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wand.' in the authors string.
Suzana Lúcia Proença: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.L.Proença' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77077128-1: 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].