Quesnelia tubifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tubifolia
ID:
923133
Status:
valid
Authors:
Leme & L.Kollmann
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
J. Bromeliad Soc. 61: 61 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922468
Common Names
- Tubifolia Quesnelia
- Quesnelia Tubifolia
- Tubifolia Bromeliad
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Quesnelia tubifolia (also called Tubular Quesnelia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with tubular leaves and small white flowers. It is native to Brazil and is found in open forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Quesnelia tubifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Quesnelia tubifolia is white in color and has 5 petals. The seed is small and round in shape. The seedlings are small and thin with light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Quesnelia tubifolia is a terrestrial plant native to Southeast Asia. It is a slow-growing species and can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining, organic-rich soil. It should be kept in partial shade and watered regularly. It can be propagated by division or by seed.
Where to Find Quesnelia tubifolia
Quesnelia tubifolia is found in the Amazon rainforest of Ecuador.
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
Ludovic Jean Charles Kollmann (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Kollmann' in the authors string.
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:77115030-1: 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].