Nolina parviflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parviflora
ID:
701478
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kunth) Hemsl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1884
Citation Micro:
Biol. Cent.-Amer., Bot. 3: 372 (1884)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000700811
Common Names
- Smallflower Beargrass
- Smallflower Nolina
- Beargrass Nolina
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nolina parviflora (also called Small-flowered Beargrass, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows in dry, rocky slopes and canyons. It has long, narrow, gray-green leaves and produces white flowers in summer.
Uses & Benefits
Nolina parviflora is a drought-tolerant ornamental plant that is often used in xeriscaping. It is also used in rock gardens, as a border plant, and as a ground cover. It is also used to create a natural barrier or as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nolina parviflora is white or yellow with six petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Nolina parviflora is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow and propagate. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix in early spring. To propagate from cuttings, take 4-6 inch stem cuttings in late spring or early summer and place them in a moist soil mix. To propagate from division, divide the clumps in the spring or fall and replant in a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Nolina parviflora
Nolina parviflora can be found in Mexico and Guatemala.
Nolina parviflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nolina parviflora?
Nolina parviflora
What type of plant is Nolina parviflora?
Succulent shrub
Where is Nolina parviflora 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-282357: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.