Nolina excelsa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
excelsa
ID:
1321170
Status:
valid
Authors:
García-Mend. & E.Solano
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Bot. Sci. 90: 22 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333624
Common Names
- Nolina excelsa
- Tall Nolina
- Tall Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nolina excelsa (also called 'Tall Nolina', among many other common names) is a succulent native to Mexico. It grows up to 4 m tall and is usually found in open forests and along roadsides. Its leaves are alternate, lanceolate to ovate, and measure up to 8 cm long.
Uses & Benefits
Nolina excelsa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as its leaves have anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nolina excelsa has white flowers with yellow centers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves that are dark green in color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nolina excelsa is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist soil mix.
Where to Find Nolina excelsa
Nolina excelsa can be found in the southwestern United States, primarily in Arizona and New Mexico.
Nolina excelsa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nolina excelsa?
Nolina excelsa
What is the common name of Nolina excelsa?
Tall Nolina
What is the native range of Nolina excelsa?
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
Abisai Josue García-Mendoza (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'García-Mend.' in the authors string.
Eloy Solano: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Solano' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77120962-1: Based on the initial data import