Nolina texana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
texana
ID:
701124
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Watson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 14: 248 (1879)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000700457
Common Names
- Texas Nolina
- Texas Beargrass
- Texas Sacahuista
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- Nolina affinis Trel. [unknown]
- Nolina texana compacta (Trel.) I.M.Johnst. [unknown]
- Nolina erumpens compacta Trel. [unknown]
- Beaucarnea texana (S.Watson) Baker [unknown]
- Nolina texana texana [unknown]
Description
Nolina texana (also called Texas Beargrass, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen shrub native to the southwestern United States. It grows in dry, rocky soils and has long, narrow leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Nolina texana has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin conditions and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nolina texana 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 texana is a perennial plant that is native to the southwestern United States. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-10 and prefers full sun to partial shade. It grows best in moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate dry conditions. Propagation is done by division in the spring or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring or early summer.
Where to Find Nolina texana
Nolina texana is native to the United States and can be found in Texas.
Nolina texana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nolina texana?
Nolina texana
What is the common name of Nolina texana?
Texas sacahuista
Where is Nolina texana found?
Nolina texana is found in the United States.
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-282325: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.