Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
wrightii
ID:
762238

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 127: t. 7779 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000761571



Common Names

  • Beschorneria wrightii
  • Wrightii Beschorneria
  • Wrightii Agave


Searching for Beschorneria wrightii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Beschorneria wrightii (also called Wright's 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 wrightii 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 wrightii has white, bell-shaped flowers with six petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

Searching for Beschorneria wrightii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Beschorneria wrightii 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 wrightii

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

Beschorneria wrightii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Beschorneria wrightii?

Beschorneria wrightii

What is the common name of Beschorneria wrightii?

Wright's Beschorneria

What is the natural habitat of Beschorneria wrightii?

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