Quesnelia kautskyi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kautskyi
ID:
508740
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.M.Vieira
Source:
wcs
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Bradea 8: 131 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508072
Common Names
- Quesnelia kautskyi
- Kautsky's Quesnelia
- Kautsky's Bromeliad
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Quesnelia kautskyi (also called Kautsky's Quesnelia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Brazil. It grows in moist, shady places, such as along riverbanks and in woodland areas.
Uses & Benefits
Quesnelia kautskyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and rheumatism.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Quesnelia kautskyi has small, yellow flowers with a diameter of 0.5 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Quesnelia kautskyi can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in well-draining soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate moderate frosts.
Where to Find Quesnelia kautskyi
Quesnelia kautskyi can be found in Brazil.
Quesnelia kautskyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Quesnelia kautskyi?
Quesnelia kautskyi
What is the common name of Quesnelia kautskyi?
Kautsky's Quesnelia
Where is Quesnelia kautskyi found?
Quesnelia kautskyi is found in 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
Cláudia Magalhães Vieira (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.M.Vieira' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1008923-1: 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].