Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
tenuifolia
ID:
658642

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.D.Starr

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Madroño 44(3): 293. 1998 [1997 publ. 1998]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000657974



Common Names

  • Hesperaloe tenuifolia
  • Slender-leaved Hesperaloe
  • Slender-leaved Hesperalo


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Description

Hesperaloe tenuifolia (also called Slender-leaved 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 tenuifolia 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

The flower of Hesperaloe tenuifolia is yellow and has six petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two seed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hesperaloe tenuifolia is a perennial succulent native to Mexico. It is easy to propagate from cuttings. To propagate, take a cutting from the stem and allow it to dry for a few days. Plant the cutting in a well-draining soil mix and water it lightly. The cutting should root in a few weeks. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil.

Where to Find Hesperaloe tenuifolia

Hesperaloe tenuifolia is native to the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Hesperaloe tenuifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hesperaloe tenuifolia?

Hesperaloe tenuifolia

What is the family of Hesperaloe tenuifolia?

Agavaceae

What is the common name of Hesperaloe tenuifolia?

Slenderleaf 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-277926: Based on the initial data import
Gregory Dirk Starr (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.D.Starr' in the authors string.