Status:
valid
Authors:
Trel.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Rep. (Annual) Missouri Bot. Gard. 22: 102 (1911 publ. 1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000752213
Common Names
- Yucca Reverchonii
- Reverchon's Yucca
- Soft-leaf Yucca
Description
Yucca reverchonii (also called Reverchon's Yucca, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen shrub native to the southwestern United States and Mexico. It has a rosette of long, rigid, sword-shaped leaves and a tall, woody stem. It is found in dry, sandy, or rocky soils in open woodlands, scrublands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Yucca reverchonii is used as an ornamental plant, as it is drought-tolerant and requires minimal care. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Yucca reverchonii is a white, bell-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Yucca reverchonii is an evergreen perennial that can reach heights of up to 4 feet. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is typically done through division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a sterile, well-draining medium and kept at a temperature of 65-75°F. Once the seedlings have developed two sets of leaves, they can be transplanted into individual pots.
Where to Find Yucca reverchonii
Yucca reverchonii can be found in the state of Coahuila in Mexico.
Yucca reverchonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Yucca reverchonii?
Yucca reverchonii
What type of plant is Yucca reverchonii?
Herb
Where is Yucca reverchonii found?
Mexico
Species in the Yucca genus
Yucca baccata,
Yucca baileyi,
Yucca aloifolia,
Yucca angustissima,
Yucca linearifolia,
Yucca declinata,
Yucca arkansana,
Yucca mixtecana,
Yucca queretaroensis,
Yucca capensis,
Yucca necopina,
Yucca pallida,
Yucca periculosa,
Yucca neomexicana,
Yucca grandiflora,
Yucca harrimaniae,
Yucca intermedia,
Yucca jaliscensis,
Yucca lacandonica,
Yucca treculeana,
Yucca tenuistyla,
Yucca thompsoniana,
Yucca utahensis,
Yucca valida,
Yucca coahuilensis,
Yucca madrensis,
Yucca potosina,
Yucca reverchonii,
Yucca rostrata,
Yucca rupicola,
Yucca schottii,
Yucca flaccida,
Yucca campestris,
Yucca faxoniana,
Yucca filifera,
Yucca gigantea,
Yucca filamentosa,
Yucca de-smetiana,
Yucca decipiens,
Yucca elata,
Yucca carnerosana,
Yucca endlichiana,
Yucca glauca,
Yucca constricta,
Yucca brevifolia,
Yucca cernua,
Yucca gloriosa,
Yucca schidigera,
Yucca sterilis,
Yucca feeanoukiae,
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,