Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
matapensis
ID:
701413

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wiggins

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Contr. Dudley Herb. 3: 65 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000700746

Common Names

  • Matapensis Nolina
  • Matapensis Beargrass
  • Matapensis Sacahuista

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Description

Nolina matapensis (also called Matapalo, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Nolina matapensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues and skin problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nolina matapensis is a small white flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nolina matapensis is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach a height of up to 6 feet. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by seed or division of the rootball.

Where to Find Nolina matapensis

Nolina matapensis can be found in Mexico and Guatemala.

Nolina matapensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nolina matapensis?

Nolina matapensis

What type of plant is Nolina matapensis?

Succulent shrub

Where is Nolina matapensis native to?

Mexico

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,

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