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Quesnelia marmorata (Lem.) Read
| Family Name: | Bromeliaceae |
| Synonyms: | Billbergia mamorata Lem., Quesnelia effusa Lindm. |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Epiphyte |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | South Brazil |
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| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A tube-like herbaceous and stoloniferous shrub, it has an upright form. |
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| Foliage | The leaf margins are covered with small spines, the leaves are grey-green with maroon specks. The leaves are stiff to the touch. |
| Cultivation | It is best grown under bright sun and can be potted in well-draining growing media or mounted. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
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| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Spines/Thorns - Leaf |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Patterned |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Alternate |
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) Remarks | The leaves are grey-green with maroon coloured specks. |
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Others
| Master ID | 31663 |
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| Species ID | 6062 |
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