Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
tubiflora
ID:
762236

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth & C.D.Bouché) Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 5: 844 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000761569



Common Names

  • Beschorneria tubiflora
  • Tubiflora Beschorneria
  • Tubiflora Agave


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Description

Beschorneria tubiflora (also called Tubular Beschorneria, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It has lance-shaped leaves and red flowers. It grows in grassy meadows, woodlands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Beschorneria tubiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Beschorneria tubiflora has white, bell-shaped flowers with six petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Beschorneria tubiflora is a hardy perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It can be grown from seed, but this is a slow process and the seedlings may not be true to type.

Where to Find Beschorneria tubiflora

Beschorneria tubiflora is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Baja California, Sonora, and Sinaloa.

Beschorneria tubiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Beschorneria tubiflora?

Beschorneria tubiflora

What is the common name of Beschorneria tubiflora?

Tube-flowered Beschorneria

What is the natural habitat of Beschorneria tubiflora?

Grassy slopes, rocky outcrops, and scrubland

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-300567: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Carl David Bouché (1809-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.D.Bouché' in the authors string.