Yucca sterilis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sterilis
ID:
915409
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Neese & S.L.Welsh) S.L.Welsh & L.C.Higgins
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Utah Fl. , ed. 4: 779 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000914744
Common Names
- Yucca sterilis
- Sterile Yucca
- Sterile Spanish Dagger
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Yucca sterilis (also called Desert Yucca, among many other common names) is a desert plant native to the southwestern United States. It is an evergreen shrub with thick, spiky leaves and tall, white flowers. It grows in dry, sandy habitats, such as deserts and dunes.
Uses & Benefits
Yucca sterilis is a species of flowering plant native to the deserts of the southwestern United States. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches. It is also known to have antifungal and antibacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Yucca sterilis has large, white flowers with six petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Yucca sterilis is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Yucca sterilis
Yucca sterilis can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Yucca sterilis FAQ
What is the common name of Yucca sterilis?
Sterile Yucca
What is the growth habit of Yucca sterilis?
It is an evergreen shrub with an upright habit.
What is the native range of Yucca sterilis?
It is native to the United States.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-459753: Based on the initial data import
Stanley Larson Welsh (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.L.Welsh' in the authors string.
Elizabeth Chase Neese (1934-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Neese' in the authors string.
Larry C. Higgins (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.C.Higgins' in the authors string.