Dasylirion leiophyllum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leiophyllum
ID:
765733
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engelm. ex Trel.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Philos. Soc. l. 433 (1911).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000765066
Common Names
- Smooth Sotol
- Smooth Desert Spoon
- Smooth Spoonflower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dasylirion leiophyllum (also called Smooth Sotol, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico and is found in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Dasylirion leiophyllum 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 leiophyllum 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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Dasylirion leiophyllum is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or division.
Where to Find Dasylirion leiophyllum
Dasylirion leiophyllum is native to Mexico.
Dasylirion leiophyllum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dasylirion leiophyllum?
Dasylirion leiophyllum
What is the natural habitat of Dasylirion leiophyllum?
It is found in dry scrub and open woodlands in Mexico and the southwestern United States.
What are the flowering times of Dasylirion leiophyllum?
It flowers from late spring to early summer.
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-303970: Based on the initial data import
William Trelease (1857-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trel.' in the authors string.
George Engelmann (1809-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engelm.' in the authors string.