This unusual Bromeliad makes vibrant red stems topped with sky-blue flowers that almost seem luminous! The plant is found only in Brazil's Atlantic Forest.

Dec 28, 2011 · Quesnelia lateralis has an upright to slightly arching inflorescence of vivid red and blue. In early winter, the spike rises to about the same height as the ...

Quesnelia lateralis is a species of bromeliad in the genus Quesnelia. ... This species is endemic to the Atlantic Forest ecoregion of southeastern Brazil.

Quesnelia lateralis is a species of plants with 27 observations.

Quesnelia lateralis has an upright to slightly arching inflorescence of vivid red and blue. In early winter, the spike rises to about the same height as the ...

Kingdom. Plantae · Phylum. Tracheophyta · Class. Liliopsida · Order. Poales · Family. Bromeliaceae · Genus. Quesnelia Gaudich.

Plant database entry for Bromeliad (Quesnelia lateralis) with 5 images.

The native range of this species is Brazil (Espírito Santo to Rio de Janeiro). It is an epiphyte or lithophyte and grows primarily in the wet tropical biome.

The Quesnelia lateralis, with its vibrant crimson bracts and striking foliage, is a popular choice for indoor plant enthusiasts.

Quesnelia lateralis. Click thumbnails for full size, scaled to a new window. Quesnelia lateralis. Ian Hook, Sydney 03/05. Ian Hook, Sydney 11/05.