Nolina interrata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
interrata
ID:
699357
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gentry
Source:
wcs
Year:
1946
Citation Micro:
Madroño 8: 181 (1946)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000698690
Common Names
- Nolina Interrata
- Interrata Nolina
- Nolina of Interrata
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nolina interrata (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 interrata 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 interrata 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 interrata 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 interrata
Nolina interrata can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Nolina interrata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nolina interrata?
Nolina interrata
What is the common name of Nolina interrata?
Bear grass
Where is Nolina interrata 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-282158: Based on the initial data import
Howard Scott Gentry (1903-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gentry' in the authors string.