Hesperaloe malacophylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
malacophylla
ID:
918569
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hochstätter & Mart.-Aval.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Piante Grasse 30: 22 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917904
Common Names
- Malacophylla Vygie
- Hesperaloe Vygie
- Wild Vygie
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hesperaloe malacophylla (also called Soft-leaved Hesperaloe, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and grows up to 1.5 m tall. It grows in grasslands, woodlands, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Hesperaloe malacophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a drought-tolerant landscaping plant. It is also used to attract hummingbirds and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hesperaloe malacophylla has bright pink flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have short stems and long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hesperaloe malacophylla is a perennial that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the clumps or by seed. Plant the clumps in the fall, about 4 inches deep and 4 inches apart. Seeds should be planted in the spring in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Hesperaloe malacophylla
Hesperaloe malacophylla can be found in 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-463273: Based on the initial data import
José Guadalupe Martínez-Ávalos: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.-Aval.' in the authors string.
Fritz Hochstätter (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochstätter' in the authors string.