Quesnelia alvimii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alvimii
ID:
508652
Status:
valid
Authors:
Leme
Source:
wcs
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Bradea 5: 392 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507984
Common Names
- Quesnelia alvimii
- Alvim's Quesnelia
- Alvim Quesnelia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Quesnelia alvimii (also called 'Alvim's Quesnelia', among many other common names) is an evergreen bromeliad native to tropical regions of South America. It has an upright, spreading habit and grows to a height of approximately 30 cm. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and cloud forests.
Uses & Benefits
Quesnelia alvimii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used for making tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Quesnelia alvimii is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are short and bushy, with dark green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Quesnelia alvimii is a species of bromeliad native to Brazil. It is an easy to grow plant that prefers bright indirect light and should be watered regularly, but not too often. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season. It can be propagated by division.
Where to Find Quesnelia alvimii
Quesnelia alvimii is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.
Quesnelia alvimii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Quesnelia alvimii?
Quesnelia alvimii
Where does Quesnelia alvimii grow?
Quesnelia alvimii grows in Brazil.
What is the common name of Quesnelia alvimii?
Quesnelia alvimii is commonly known as the Alvim's bromeliad.
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
Elton Martinez Carvalho Leme (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leme' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:305143-2: 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].