Status:
valid
Authors:
Wawra
Source:
wcs
Year:
1880
Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 30: 150 (1880)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508000
Common Names
- Quesnelia augusto-coburgii
- Augusto-Coburg's Quesnelia
- Augusto-Coburg Quesnelia
Description
Quesnelia augusto-coburgii (also called 'Augusto-Coburg's Quesnelia', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to western Australia. It has small, linear leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in sandy soils in open woodland and heathland.
Uses & Benefits
Quesnelia augusto-coburgii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Quesnelia augusto-coburgii has small yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Quesnelia augusto-coburgii is an evergreen shrub native to Brazil. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and placed in a potting mix of equal parts sand and peat moss. Keep the soil moist and place the pot in a warm, sunny location. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Quesnelia augusto-coburgii
Quesnelia augusto-coburgii is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.
Quesnelia augusto-coburgii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Quesnelia augusto-coburgii?
Quesnelia augusto-coburgii
Where does Quesnelia augusto-coburgii grow?
Quesnelia augusto-coburgii grows in Brazil.
What is the common name of Quesnelia augusto-coburgii?
Quesnelia augusto-coburgii is commonly known as the Augusto-Coburgii 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,