Quesnelia lateralis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lateralis
ID:
508760
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wawra
Source:
wcs
Year:
1880
Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 30: 149 (1880)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508092
Common Names
- Brazilian Plantain
- Brazilian Plantain-tree
- Lateralis Plantain
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Quesnelia lateralis (also called Lateral 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 lateralis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil. It has a long flowering season and is attractive to bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Quesnelia lateralis 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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Quesnelia lateralis is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. Once established, Quesnelia lateralis can be propagated by division.
Where to Find Quesnelia lateralis
Quesnelia lateralis can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Quesnelia lateralis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Quesnelia lateralis?
Quesnelia lateralis
What are the common names of Quesnelia lateralis?
Lateral quesnelia
What is the natural habitat of Quesnelia lateralis?
Tropical rainforests
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
Heinrich Wawra von Fernsee (1831-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wawra' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:124617-1: 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].