Status:
valid
Authors:
(Trel.) McKelvey
Source:
wcs
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Yuccas Southw. U.S. 1: 24 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000752261
Common Names
- Yucca Carnerosana
- Carnerosana Yucca
- Carnerosana Vellozia
Description
Yucca carnerosana (also called Carneros 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 carnerosana 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 flowers of Yucca carnerosana are white or cream, with a yellow centre. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, curved leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Yucca carnerosana is a slow-growing plant that can be propagated from seed or from offsets. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires little water once established. It can be propagated from offsets by cutting the offsets from the parent plant and planting them in a pot with soil. The offsets should be planted in a sunny location and watered regularly until they are established.
Where to Find Yucca carnerosana
Yucca carnerosana can be found in the Chihuahuan Desert of the US and Mexico.
Yucca carnerosana FAQ
What is the best soil for Yucca carnerosana?
Yucca carnerosana prefers sandy, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0-7.5.
How much water does Yucca carnerosana need?
Yucca carnerosana needs very little water, and can survive in dry conditions.
What is the best temperature for Yucca carnerosana?
Yucca carnerosana prefers temperatures between 10-25°C (50-77°F).
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,