Status:
valid
Authors:
McKelvey
Source:
wcs
Year:
1947
Citation Micro:
Yuccas Southw. U.S. 2: 173 (1947)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000752232
Common Names
- Yucca Campestris
- Field Yucca
- Soft-leaf Yucca
Description
Yucca campestris (also called Field Yucca, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is found in dry, rocky soils in deserts, grasslands, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Yucca campestris is used as an ornamental plant, as it is drought-tolerant and requires minimal care. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Yucca campestris is a white, bell-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Yucca campestris is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or division of the root clump. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The root clump can be divided in the spring or fall and replanted in a well-draining soil.
Where to Find Yucca campestris
Yucca campestris can be found in the southwestern US, from California to Texas.
Yucca campestris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Yucca campestris?
Yucca campestris
What type of plant is Yucca campestris?
Herb
Where is Yucca campestris found?
Mexico
Species in the Yucca genus
Yucca baccata,
Yucca baileyi,
Yucca aloifolia,
Yucca angustissima,
Yucca linearifolia,
Yucca declinata,
Yucca arkansana,
Yucca mixtecana,
Yucca queretaroensis,
Yucca capensis,
Yucca necopina,
Yucca pallida,
Yucca periculosa,
Yucca neomexicana,
Yucca grandiflora,
Yucca harrimaniae,
Yucca intermedia,
Yucca jaliscensis,
Yucca lacandonica,
Yucca treculeana,
Yucca tenuistyla,
Yucca thompsoniana,
Yucca utahensis,
Yucca valida,
Yucca coahuilensis,
Yucca madrensis,
Yucca potosina,
Yucca reverchonii,
Yucca rostrata,
Yucca rupicola,
Yucca schottii,
Yucca flaccida,
Yucca campestris,
Yucca faxoniana,
Yucca filifera,
Yucca gigantea,
Yucca filamentosa,
Yucca de-smetiana,
Yucca decipiens,
Yucca elata,
Yucca carnerosana,
Yucca endlichiana,
Yucca glauca,
Yucca constricta,
Yucca brevifolia,
Yucca cernua,
Yucca gloriosa,
Yucca schidigera,
Yucca sterilis,
Yucca feeanoukiae,
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,