Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
durangense
ID:
765712

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trel.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Philos. Soc. 50: 438. 1911

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000765045



Common Names

  • Durango Sotol
  • Durango Desert Spoon
  • Durango Spoonflower


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Description

Dasylirion durangense (also called Durango Sotol, among many other common names) is a slow-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub. It is native to the Chihuahuan Desert in Mexico, and is found in rocky hillsides and dry, sandy soils. It has long, thin, grey-green leaves that form a fan-like shape, and produces yellow flowers in the summer.

Uses & Benefits

Dasylirion durangense is an attractive 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 durangense 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Dasylirion durangense is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or division.

Where to Find Dasylirion durangense

Dasylirion durangense is native to Mexico.

Dasylirion durangense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dasylirion durangense?

Dasylirion durangense

What type of plant is Dasylirion durangense?

Dasylirion durangense is an evergreen perennial plant.

Where is Dasylirion durangense native to?

Dasylirion durangense is native to Mexico.

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,

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