Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
vermeuleniana
ID:
290005

Status:
valid

Authors:
Determann

Source:
wcs

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Selbyana 5: 306 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000289337



Common Names

  • Quekettia vermeuleniana
  • Vermeuleniana Quekettia
  • Vermeuleniana Quekettia Plant


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Synonyms

  • Scolopendrogyne vermeuleniana (Determann) Szlach. & Mytnik [unknown]

Description

Quekettia vermeuleniana (also called 'Vermeulen's Quekettia', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, up to 5 m tall, with a dense, rounded crown. It is native to the tropical regions of Africa, from Ethiopia to Angola, and is found in a variety of habitats, from dry woodlands to moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Quekettia vermeuleniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It has attractive foliage and produces small, white flowers in the spring. The plant is also used as a ground cover and as a border plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Quekettia vermeuleniana is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed of this plant is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of this plant are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Quekettia vermeuleniana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Once established, the plant can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Quekettia vermeuleniana

Quekettia vermeuleniana can be found in the rainforests of Brazil and Peru.

Quekettia vermeuleniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Quekettia vermeuleniana?

Quekettia vermeuleniana

What is the family of Quekettia vermeuleniana?

Rubiaceae

Where is Quekettia vermeuleniana native to?

East Africa

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-171385: Based on the initial data import
Ronald Oskar Determann (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Determann' in the authors string.