Nolina humilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
humilis
ID:
699367
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Watson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts xiv. (1879) 248.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000698700
Common Names
- Nolina humilis
- Beargrass
- Bear Grass
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- Beaucarnea humilis (S.Watson) Baker [unknown]
Description
Nolina humilis (also called Bear Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico and grows in dry, rocky soils.
Uses & Benefits
Nolina humilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nolina humilis has white flowers with yellow throats and a long, slender seed capsule. The seeds are small and black, while the seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nolina humilis is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by division in spring or early summer. The plant can also be grown from seed, but it takes several years for the seedlings to reach flowering size.
Where to Find Nolina humilis
Nolina humilis can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Nolina humilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nolina humilis?
Nolina humilis
What is the common name of Nolina humilis?
Bear grass
Where is Nolina humilis native to?
Southwestern United States and 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-282159: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.