Dasylirion graminifolium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
graminifolium
ID:
765720
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Zucc.) Zucc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Allg. Gartenzeitung 6: 303 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000765053
Common Names
- Grass-Leaf Sotol
- Grass-Leaf Desert Spoon
- Grass-Leaf Spoonflower
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Dasylirion graminifolium (also called Grass-Leaf 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 graminifolium 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 graminifolium has small, yellowish-green flowers in a terminal inflorescence. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf with a jagged edge.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dasylirion graminifolium is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or division.
Where to Find Dasylirion graminifolium
Dasylirion graminifolium is native to Mexico.
Dasylirion graminifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dasylirion graminifolium?
Dasylirion graminifolium
What type of plant is Dasylirion graminifolium?
Dasylirion graminifolium is an evergreen perennial plant.
Where is Dasylirion graminifolium native to?
Dasylirion graminifolium 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-303959: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Gerhard Zuccarini (1797-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zucc.' in the authors string.