Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
nocturna
ID:
658636

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gentry

Source:
wcs

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Madroño 19: 74 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000657968

Common Names

  • Hesperaloe nocturna
  • Night-flowering Hesperaloe
  • Night-flowering Hesperalo

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Description

Hesperaloe nocturna (also called Night-blooming Hesperaloe, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asparagaceae family. It is native to the Chihuahuan Desert in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is a perennial succulent with a rosette of grey-green leaves and tall flower stalks with yellow-green flowers. It is drought-tolerant and grows in dry, rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Hesperaloe nocturna is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hesperaloe nocturna has bell-shaped, pink flowers with yellow stamens and a single, yellow-green seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hesperaloe nocturna is a perennial succulent that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Mexico and is found in the Chihuahuan Desert. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Hesperaloe nocturna

Hesperaloe nocturna is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Hesperaloe nocturna FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hesperaloe nocturna?

Hesperaloe nocturna

What is the family of Hesperaloe nocturna?

Agavaceae

What is the common name of Hesperaloe nocturna?

Nocturnal False Yucca

Species in the Asparagaceae family

Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,

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