Nolina bigelovii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bigelovii
ID:
697294
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Torr.) S.Watson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 14: 247 (1879)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000696627
Common Names
- Bigelovii Nolina
- Bigelovii Beargrass
- Bigelovii Sacahuista
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- Beaucarnea bigelovii (Torr.) Baker [unknown]
- Dasylirion bigelovii Torr. [unknown]
Description
Nolina bigelovii (also called Bigelow's Beargrass, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asparagaceae family. It is native to the southwestern United States and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters in height and has white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Nolina bigelovii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a high tolerance for drought and can be used in dry areas. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nolina bigelovii 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nolina bigelovii is a slow-growing evergreen shrub native to the southwestern United States. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the plants should be planted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Nolina bigelovii
Nolina bigelovii can be found in the Sonoran Desert of Arizona, USA.
Nolina bigelovii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nolina bigelovii?
Nolina bigelovii
What is the common name of Nolina bigelovii?
Bigelow's Beargrass
What type of plant is Nolina bigelovii?
It is a type of succulent
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-281957: Based on the initial data import
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.