Nolina juncea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
juncea
ID:
698966
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Zucc.) J.F.Macbr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 56: 16 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000698299
Common Names
- Nolina juncea
- Beargrass
- Reed Nolina
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Nolina hartwegiana (Kunth) Hemsl. [unknown]
- Pincenectitia gracilis K.Koch & Fintelm. [unknown]
- Roulinia longifolia (Benth.) Brongn. [unknown]
- Beaucarnea hartwegiana (Kunth) Baker [unknown]
- Cordyline longifolia Benth. [unknown]
- Dasylirion junceum Zucc. [unknown]
- Dasylirion hartwegianum Zucc. [unknown]
Description
Nolina juncea (also called Rush Nolina, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asparagaceae family. It is native to the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows in dry, rocky soils.
Uses & Benefits
Nolina juncea is used as an ornamental plant and is often used in flower arrangements. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues, fever, and liver and gallbladder problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Nolina juncea are small and white. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a short stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nolina juncea can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is a hardy plant and can tolerate temperatures down to -30°F (-34°C). It is also drought tolerant once established. It can be propagated by seed or division in the spring.
Where to Find Nolina juncea
Nolina juncea can be found in the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Nolina juncea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nolina juncea?
Nolina juncea
What type of plant is Nolina juncea?
It is a succulent plant.
Where is Nolina juncea found?
It is found in Mexico and Central America.
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-282122: Based on the initial data import
James Francis Macbride (1892-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Macbr.' in the authors string.
Joseph Gerhard Zuccarini (1797-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zucc.' in the authors string.