Nolina watsonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
watsonii
ID:
701135
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) Hemsl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1884
Citation Micro:
Biol. Cent.-Amer., Bot. 3: 372 (1884)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000700468
Common Names
- Desert Nolina
- Bear Grass
- Watson's Bear Grass
Searching for Nolina watsonii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Beaucarnea watsonii Baker [unknown]
Description
Nolina watsonii (also called Watson's 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 watsonii 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 watsonii 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.
Searching for Nolina watsonii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nolina watsonii 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 watsonii
Nolina watsonii is native to the United States and can be found in Arizona.
Nolina watsonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nolina watsonii?
Nolina watsonii
What is the common name of Nolina watsonii?
Watson's Nolina
What is the natural habitat of Nolina watsonii?
It is 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
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:538760-1: Based on the initial data import