Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
engelmannii
ID:
658622

Status:
valid

Authors:
Krauskopf ex Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 18: 231 (1880)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000657954



Common Names

  • Hesperaloe engelmannii
  • Engelmannii Hesperaloe
  • Engelmannii's Hesperaloe


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Synonyms

  • Hesperaloe parviflora engelmannii (Krauskopf ex Baker) Trel. [unknown]

Description

Hesperaloe engelmannii (also called Engelmann's Hesperaloe, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asparagaceae family. It is native to the Chihuahuan Desert in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is a perennial succulent with a rosette of grey-green leaves and tall flower stalks with yellow-green flowers. It is drought-tolerant and grows in dry, rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Hesperaloe engelmannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hesperaloe engelmannii has bell-shaped, pink flowers with yellow stamens and a single, yellow-green seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hesperaloe engelmannii 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 engelmannii

Hesperaloe engelmannii is found in the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Hesperaloe engelmannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hesperaloe engelmannii?

Hesperaloe engelmannii

What is the family of Hesperaloe engelmannii?

Agavaceae

What is the common name of Hesperaloe engelmannii?

Engelmann's False Yucca

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-277920: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Engelbert Krauskopf (1820-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krauskopf' in the authors string.