Nolina nelsonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nelsonii
ID:
701446
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rose
Source:
wcs
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 10: 92 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000700779
Common Names
- Nelson's Beargrass
- Nelson's Nolina
- Nelson's Sacahuista
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nolina nelsonii (also called Nelson's 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 nelsonii is a drought-tolerant ornamental plant that is often used in xeriscaping. It is also used in rock gardens and as a border plant. It can also be used to create a natural barrier or as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nolina nelsonii is a white color with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and green with a single stem and two small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nolina nelsonii 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 nelsonii
Nolina nelsonii can be found in Mexico and Guatemala.
Nolina nelsonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nolina nelsonii?
Nolina nelsonii
What type of plant is Nolina nelsonii?
Succulent shrub
Where is Nolina nelsonii 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-282354: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.