| Quesnelia testudo | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Bromeliaceae |
| Genus: | Quesnelia |
| Species: | Q. testudo |
| Binomial name | |
| Quesnelia testudo Lindman | |
Quesnelia testudo is a species of bromeliad in the genus Quesnelia .
This species is endemic to the Atlantic Forest ecoregion of southeastern Brazil.
It can be found growing on trees in virgin forests near Serra do Mar. It has a well-formed rosette of about 20 plain green leaves. These leaves have lightly serrated edges and are tipped by a sharp spine. The bloom reaches about a foot high. The inflorescence bears rosy red bracts and violet or white petals. [1] It is a semi-cold hardy bromeliad that can tolerate temperatures down to 25 °F for a few hours.
Quesnelia is a genus of plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Bromelioideae. The genus is named after french businessman and patron of botany Edouard Prosper Quesnel, of Le Havre (1781-1850). Endemic to eastern Brazil, this genus contains 22 known species. This genus has two recognized subgenera: the type subgenus and BillbergiopsisMez.
Quesnelia marmorata is a species of bromeliad in the genus Quesnelia.
Quesnelia quesneliana is a species of bromeliad in the genus Quesnelia.
Quesnelia edmundoi is a species of bromeliad in the genus Quesnelia.
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Alcantarea imperialis is a species of bromeliad in the genus Alcantarea. This species is endemic to Brazil.
Neoregelia carolinae or Blushing Bromeliad is a species in the genus Neoregelia. It is noted for its centre turning red when it's about to flower, from where the common name (Blushing) is derived. This species is endemic to Brazil.
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Quesnelia augusto-coburgii is a species of bromeliad in the genus Quesnelia.
Quesnelia dubia is a species of bromeliad in the genus Quesnelia.
Quesnelia humilis is a species of bromeliad in the genus Quesnelia.
Quesnelia imbricata is a species of bromeliad in the genus Quesnelia.
Quesnelia indecora is a species of bromeliad in the genus Quesnelia. This species is endemic to the Atlantic Forest ecoregion of southeastern Brazil.
Quesnelia kautskyi is a species of bromeliad in the genus Quesnelia.
Quesnelia lateralis is a species of bromeliad in the genus Quesnelia.
Quesnelia liboniana is a species of bromeliad in the genus Quesnelia.
Quesnelia seideliana is a species of bromeliad in the genus Quesnelia.
Quesnelia strobilispica is a species in the genus Quesnelia. This species is endemic to Brazil.
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