Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
elata
ID:
752926

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Engelm.) Engelm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 7: 17 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000752259



Common Names

  • Yucca Elata
  • Elata Yucca
  • Elata Vellozia


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Description

Yucca elata (also called Soaptree 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 elata 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Yucca elata var. verdiensis (McKelvey) Reveal
Yucca elata var. elata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Yucca elata are white or cream, with a yellow centre. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Yucca elata 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 elata

Yucca elata can be found in the Chihuahuan Desert of the US and Mexico.

Yucca elata FAQ

What is the best soil for Yucca elata?

Yucca elata prefers sandy, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0-7.5.

How much water does Yucca elata need?

Yucca elata needs very little water, and can survive in dry conditions.

What is the best temperature for Yucca elata?

Yucca elata 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-291773: Based on the initial data import
George Engelmann (1809-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engelm.' in the authors string.