Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
glassiana
ID:
1328973

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.Hern. & Zamudio) V.Rojas-Piña

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Taxon 63: 1207 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341427



Common Names

  • Glassiana Beaucarnea
  • Beaucarnea glassiana
  • Glassian Beaucarnea


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Description

Beaucarnea glassiana (also called Ponytail Palm, among many other common names) is a species of succulent tree native to Mexico. It has a single, thick, swollen trunk with a tuft of long, thin, curved leaves at the top. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open areas, such as roadsides, fields, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Beaucarnea glassiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Beaucarnea glassiana is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Beaucarnea glassiana is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and should be rooted in a light, moist soil mix. Both seed and cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Beaucarnea glassiana

Beaucarnea glassiana is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.

Beaucarnea glassiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Beaucarnea glassiana?

Beaucarnea glassiana

What is the common name of Beaucarnea glassiana?

Glass's Ponytail Palm

What is the natural habitat of Beaucarnea glassiana?

Dry, rocky slopes in tropical and subtropical regions

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

Sergio Zamudio (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zamudio' in the authors string.
Luis Hernández Sandoval (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Hern.' in the authors string.
Vanessa Rojas-Piña: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.Rojas-Piña' in the authors string.