Dasylirion acrotrichum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acrotrichum
ID:
765705
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schiede) Zucc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
Abh. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. 3: 228 (1843)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000765038
Common Names
- Sotol
- Spoonflower
- Desert Spoon
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Dasylirion acrotrichum (also called acrotrichum dasylirion, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Dasylirion acrotrichum is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is drought tolerant and can be used as a groundcover or in rock gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dasylirion acrotrichum has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black, and glossy, and its seedlings have narrow, lance-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dasylirion acrotrichum is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or division.
Where to Find Dasylirion acrotrichum
Dasylirion acrotrichum is native to Mexico.
Dasylirion acrotrichum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dasylirion acrotrichum?
Dasylirion acrotrichum
What type of plant is Dasylirion acrotrichum?
Dasylirion acrotrichum is an evergreen perennial plant.
Where is Dasylirion acrotrichum native to?
Dasylirion acrotrichum is native to Mexico.
Species in the Dasylirion genus
Dasylirion acrotrichum, Dasylirion berlandieri, Dasylirion cedrosanum, Dasylirion durangense, Dasylirion gentryi, Dasylirion glaucophyllum, Dasylirion graminifolium, Dasylirion leiophyllum, Dasylirion longissimum, Dasylirion longistylum, Dasylirion lucidum, Dasylirion miquihuanense, Dasylirion palaciosii, Dasylirion parryanum, Dasylirion quadrangulatum, Dasylirion sereke, Dasylirion serratifolium, Dasylirion simplex, Dasylirion texanum, Dasylirion wheeleri, Dasylirion occidentalis, Dasylirion treleasei, Dasylirion micropterum,
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-303945: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Gerhard Zuccarini (1797-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zucc.' in the authors string.
Christian Julius Wilhelm Schiede (1798-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schiede' in the authors string.