Nolina brittoniana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brittoniana
ID:
699464
Status:
valid
Authors:
Nash
Source:
wcs
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 22: 158 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000698797
Common Names
- Nolina brittoniana
- Brittoniana Nolina
- Nolina Brittoniana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nolina brittoniana (also called Britton's Beargrass, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a basal rosette of long, narrow leaves and a single stem that bears a single, bell-shaped flower. It prefers dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Nolina brittoniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Taiwanese medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nolina brittoniana is usually white or greenish-white, with six petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and slender, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nolina brittoniana can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, divide the rootball in the spring and replant the divisions in moist, well-drained soil. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in the spring in moist, well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light. Germination should occur in 1-2 weeks.
Where to Find Nolina brittoniana
Nolina brittoniana is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca, Puebla, and Veracruz.
Nolina brittoniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nolina brittoniana?
Nolina brittoniana
What is the family of Nolina brittoniana?
Agavaceae
What is the native range of Nolina brittoniana?
Mexico
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-282168: Based on the initial data import
George Valentine Nash (1864-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nash' in the authors string.