Nolina rigida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rigida
ID:
701202
Status:
valid
Authors:
Trel.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Philos. Soc. 50: 422 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000700535
Common Names
- Desert Nolina
- Bear Grass
- Rigid Bear Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Anatis rigida Sessé & Moc. ex Brongn. [unknown]
Description
Nolina rigida (also called Rigid Beargrass, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen shrub with a single trunk and a cluster of long, narrow leaves. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Nolina rigida is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has also been used to treat skin conditions and as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nolina rigida has white flowers with six petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have two rounded cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nolina rigida is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but will perform best with regular watering. Fertilize in spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Nolina rigida
Nolina rigida is native to the United States and can be found in Texas.
Nolina rigida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nolina rigida?
Nolina rigida
What is the common name of Nolina rigida?
Rigid Nolina
What type of plant is Nolina rigida?
Perennial
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-282332: Based on the initial data import
William Trelease (1857-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trel.' in the authors string.