Nolina pumila - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pumila
ID:
701500
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rose
Source:
wcs
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 10: 92 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000700833
Common Names
- Dwarf Beargrass
- Dwarf Nolina
- Beargrass Nolina
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nolina pumila (also called Dwarf 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 pumila 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 pumila 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 pumila 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 pumila
Nolina pumila can be found in Mexico and Guatemala.
Nolina pumila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nolina pumila?
Nolina pumila
What type of plant is Nolina pumila?
Herbaceous perennial
What is the natural habitat of Nolina pumila?
Grassy slopes, meadows, and rocky places
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-282359: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.