Nolina durangensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
durangensis
ID:
699432
Status:
valid
Authors:
Trel.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Philos. Soc. 50: 421 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000698765
Common Names
- Nolina durangensis
- Durangensis Nolina
- Nolina Durangensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nolina durangensis (also called Durango beargrass, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It has long, strap-like leaves and produces clusters of white flowers in summer. It grows in well-drained soils in sunny, open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Nolina durangensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Mexican medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nolina durangensis is a white, bell-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, light green plant with a single stem and two small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nolina durangensis is a perennial succulent that grows in dry, sunny areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be divided into several sections and each section replanted in a separate pot.
Where to Find Nolina durangensis
Nolina durangensis can be found in Mexico.
Nolina durangensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nolina durangensis?
Nolina durangensis
What is the common name of Nolina durangensis?
Durango beargrass
What is the natural habitat of Nolina durangensis?
Mountain meadows and alpine slopes
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-282165: Based on the initial data import
William Trelease (1857-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trel.' in the authors string.