Status:
valid
Authors:
G.D.Starr
Source:
wcs
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Madroño 44(3): 285. 1998 [1997 publ. 1998]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000657922
Common Names
- Bell-flowered Hesperaloe
- Bellflower Hesperaloe
- Bell-flower Hesperaloe
Description
Hesperaloe campanulata (also called Red Yucca, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It typically grows to a height of 1-2 meters and has a trunk diameter of up to 20 cm. Its leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and measure up to 30 cm long. It is found in desert and semi-desert habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Hesperaloe campanulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hesperaloe campanulata has bell-shaped, pink flowers with yellow stamens and a single, yellow-green seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hesperaloe campanulata is a perennial succulent that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Mexico and is found in the Chihuahuan Desert. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Hesperaloe campanulata
Hesperaloe campanulata is found in the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Hesperaloe campanulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hesperaloe campanulata?
Hesperaloe campanulata
What is the common name of Hesperaloe campanulata?
Bellflower Yucca
What is the natural habitat of Hesperaloe campanulata?
Hesperaloe campanulata is found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico
Species in the Hesperaloe genus
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,