Status:
valid
Authors:
Brandegee
Source:
wcs
Year:
1890
Citation Micro:
Zoe 1: 305 (1890)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000696591
Common Names
- Belding's Nolina
- Beldingii Nolina
- Bigelow Nolina
Description
Nolina beldingii (also called 'Belding's Beargrass', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Mexico. It typically grows to a height of 1-2 m and has small, oval-shaped leaves. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in open woodlands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Nolina beldingii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as a dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nolina beldingii is a small, white flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, bright green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nolina beldingii is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m (5 ft) tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings in spring.
Where to Find Nolina beldingii
Nolina beldingii can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Nolina beldingii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nolina beldingii?
Nolina beldingii
What is the family of Nolina beldingii?
Agavaceae
What is the common name of Nolina beldingii?
Belding's Beargrass
Species in the Nolina genus
Nolina beldingii,
Nolina bigelovii,
Nolina cismontana,
Nolina atopocarpa,
Nolina lindheimeriana,
Nolina juncea,
Nolina erumpens,
Nolina interrata,
Nolina humilis,
Nolina georgiana,
Nolina durangensis,
Nolina cespitifera,
Nolina brittoniana,
Nolina texana,
Nolina watsonii,
Nolina rigida,
Nolina micrantha,
Nolina matapensis,
Nolina microcarpa,
Nolina nelsonii,
Nolina palmeri,
Nolina parryi,
Nolina parviflora,
Nolina pumila,
Nolina arenicola,
Nolina greenei,
Nolina azureogladiata,
Nolina hibernica,
Nolina excelsa,
Nolina pollyjeanneae,
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,