Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
quereme
ID:
1047657

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
tro

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 3: 274 (1819)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001046995

Common Names

  • Thibaudia Quereme
  • Quereme Thibaudia
  • Quereme Wild Pineapple

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Description

Thibaudia quereme (also called Queremé Thibaudia, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to South America and is found in woodlands, bogs, and rocky areas. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers that bloom in the spring.

Uses & Benefits

Thibaudia quereme is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a ground cover and in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thibaudia quereme is white with yellow anthers. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thibaudia quereme is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a mixture of peat and sand. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Thibaudia quereme

Thibaudia quereme can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Species in the Thibaudia genus

Thibaudia acacioides, Thibaudia acuminata, Thibaudia affinis, Thibaudia albiflora, Thibaudia andrei, Thibaudia angustifolia, Thibaudia anomala, Thibaudia apophysata, Thibaudia archeri, Thibaudia ardisiaefolia, Thibaudia aurantia, Thibaudia auriculata, Thibaudia axillaris, Thibaudia biflora, Thibaudia breweri, Thibaudia camelifolia, Thibaudia cardiophylla, Thibaudia carrenoi, Thibaudia caulialata, Thibaudia cerandra, Thibaudia cinnamomifolia, Thibaudia clivalis, Thibaudia coriacea, Thibaudia coronaria, Thibaudia costaricensis, Thibaudia crenulata, Thibaudia croatii, Thibaudia cubensis, Thibaudia cuneifolia, Thibaudia cupatensis, Thibaudia cyathifera, Thibaudia densiflora, Thibaudia diphylla, Thibaudia domingensis, Thibaudia dudleyi, Thibaudia elliptica, Thibaudia emarginata, Thibaudia engleriana, Thibaudia falcata, Thibaudia falconensis, Thibaudia fallax, Thibaudia flava, Thibaudia floribunda, Thibaudia foreroi, Thibaudia formosa, Thibaudia gaultheriifolia, Thibaudia glabra, Thibaudia glandulifera, Thibaudia glandulosa, Thibaudia glandulosa,

Species in the Ericaceae family