Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
newberryi
ID:
658744

Status:
valid

Authors:
(McKelvey) Clary

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Sida 19(4): 845 (2001).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000658076

Common Names

  • Hesperoyucca newberryi
  • Newberryi Hesperoyucca
  • Yucca Newberryi

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Synonyms

  • Yucca whipplei newberryi (McKelvey) Hochstätter [unknown]
  • Yucca newberryi McKelvey [unknown]

Description

Hesperoyucca newberryi (also called Newberry's Hesperoyucca, among many other common names) is a succulent shrub native to the southwestern United States. It has grey-green leaves and small yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and can tolerate drought and heat.

Uses & Benefits

Hesperoyucca newberryi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hesperoyucca newberryi flowers are small, yellow-green in color and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are small, green and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hesperoyucca newberryi is a succulent that can be propagated from stem cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer every few months. Pruning is not necessary but can be done to shape the plant.

Where to Find Hesperoyucca newberryi

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

Hesperoyucca newberryi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hesperoyucca newberryi?

Hesperoyucca newberryi

What is the family of Hesperoyucca newberryi?

Asparagaceae

Where is Hesperoyucca newberryi found?

It is found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico

Species in the Hesperoyucca genus

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-277945: Based on the initial data import
Karen Husum Clary: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Clary' in the authors string.
Susan Delano McKelvey (1883-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McKelvey' in the authors string.