Status:
valid
Authors:
Dice
Source:
wcs
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Novon 5: 162 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000696697
Common Names
- Cismontana Nolina
- Cismontane Nolina
- Cismontane Beargrass
Description
Nolina cismontana (also called San Bernardino Beargrass, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asparagaceae family. It is native to the western United States and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Nolina cismontana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a groundcover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nolina cismontana has yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nolina cismontana is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that grows up to 4 feet (1.2 m) tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the bulbs or by seed. The bulbs should be divided in the fall after the foliage has died back. Seeds should be sown in the fall.
Where to Find Nolina cismontana
Nolina cismontana is native to California.
Nolina cismontana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nolina cismontana?
Nolina cismontana
What is the common name of Nolina cismontana?
Mountain Beargrass
What is the natural habitat of Nolina cismontana?
It is native to the western United States, from California to Utah
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,