Status:
valid
Authors:
Hochstätter
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Acta Succulenta 1: 7 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337859
Common Names
- Nolina pollyjeanneae
- Pollyjeanneae Nolina
- Nolina
Description
Nolina pollyjeanneae (also called Pollyjeanne's Nolina, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the Caribbean. It is an evergreen shrub, reaching up to 2 m in height. Its leaves are elliptic and its flowers are small and white. It is found in moist forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Nolina pollyjeanneae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nolina pollyjeanneae has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are green and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nolina pollyjeanneae is a perennial succulent that is native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rootball. It prefers a dry, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) and is drought-tolerant once established.
Where to Find Nolina pollyjeanneae
Nolina pollyjeanneae is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Nolina pollyjeanneae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nolina pollyjeanneae?
Nolina pollyjeanneae
What are the common names of Nolina pollyjeanneae?
Polly Jean's Nolina
What is the natural habitat of Nolina pollyjeanneae?
Tropical dry forests
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,