Quesnelia edmundoi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
edmundoi
ID:
508698
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.B.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Misc. Collect. 126(1): 34 (1955)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508030
Common Names
- Quesnelia edmundoi
- Edmundoi Quesnelia
- Edmundo's Quesnelia
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Quesnelia edmundoi (also called Edmundo's Quesnelia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Brazil and is found in dry forests, savannas, and rocky outcrops. It is a small shrub with thin, green leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Quesnelia edmundoi 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
The flower of Quesnelia edmundoi 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 edmundoi can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Division can be done in the spring or fall. Plants should be grown in full sun and in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Quesnelia edmundoi
Quesnelia edmundoi is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.
Quesnelia edmundoi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Quesnelia edmundoi?
Quesnelia edmundoi
What is the common name of Quesnelia edmundoi?
Edmundo's Quesnelia
What is the natural habitat of Quesnelia edmundoi?
Quesnelia edmundoi is native to the tropical rainforests of Brazil.
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
Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:216601-2: 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].