Nolina microcarpa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microcarpa
ID:
701435
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Watson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 14: 247 (1879)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000700768
Common Names
- Microcarpa Nolina
- Microcarpa Beargrass
- Microcarpa Sacahuista
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Nolina caudata Trel. [unknown]
- Beaucarnea microcarpa (S.Watson) Baker [unknown]
Description
Nolina microcarpa (also called Beargrass, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Nolina microcarpa 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 microcarpa 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nolina microcarpa 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 microcarpa
Nolina microcarpa can be found in Mexico and Guatemala.
Nolina microcarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nolina microcarpa?
Nolina microcarpa
What type of plant is Nolina microcarpa?
Succulent shrub
Where is Nolina microcarpa native to?
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-282353: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.