Nolina erumpens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erumpens
ID:
699336
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Torr.) S.Watson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 14: 248 (1879)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000698669
Common Names
- Nolina Erumpens
- Erumpent Nolina
- Nolina of Erumpent
Searching for Nolina erumpens? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nolina erumpens (also called Bear Grass, 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 areas. It has long, narrow leaves and produces white, bell-shaped flowers in the summer.
Uses & Benefits
Nolina erumpens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, abdominal pain, and dysentery. It is also used to treat liver and gallbladder disorders, as well as to reduce inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nolina erumpens is a white, bell-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with a single stem and two leaves.
Searching for Nolina erumpens? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nolina erumpens is a hardy perennial that can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-11. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division in the spring or by seed sown in the fall or spring.
Where to Find Nolina erumpens
Nolina erumpens can be found in the southwestern United States, including Arizona, California, and New Mexico.
Nolina erumpens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nolina erumpens?
Nolina erumpens
What is the common name of Nolina erumpens?
Erumpent Nolina
What is the natural habitat of Nolina erumpens?
Grassy slopes, meadows, and woodlands
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-282156: 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.