Nolina micrantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
micrantha
ID:
701313
Status:
valid
Authors:
I.M.Johnst.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1943
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 24: 91 (1943)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000700646
Common Names
- Desert Nolina
- Bear Grass
- Micrantha Bear Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nolina micrantha (also called Small-flowered Nolina, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asparagaceae family. It is native to Mexico, and it grows in dry and rocky soils. It is a perennial herb with a woody base and a rosette of leaves. The leaves are deeply divided, and the flowers are white or pink in color.
Uses & Benefits
Nolina micrantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nolina micrantha has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with toothed edges.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nolina micrantha is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers well-drained, moist soil. Propagation is by division or cuttings in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Nolina micrantha
Nolina micrantha can be found in Mexico and parts of the United States.
Nolina micrantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nolina micrantha?
Nolina micrantha
What are the common names of Nolina micrantha?
Small-flowered beargrass, Small-flowered nolina
What is the natural habitat of Nolina micrantha?
It is native to Mexico, and it is found in dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands.
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-282342: Based on the initial data import
Ivan Murray Johnston (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Johnst.' in the authors string.