Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
madrensis
ID:
752863

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gentry

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
U.S. Dep. Agric., Agric. Handb. 399(Agave Fam. Sonora): 159. 1972

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000752196



Common Names

  • Yucca Madrensis
  • Madrean Yucca
  • Soft-leaf Yucca


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Description

Yucca madrensis (also called Madre Yucca, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen shrub native to the southwestern United States and Mexico. It has a rosette of long, rigid, sword-shaped leaves and a tall, woody stem. It is found in dry, sandy, or rocky soils in open woodlands, scrublands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Yucca madrensis 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 madrensis are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are short and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Yucca madrensis is an evergreen perennial that can reach heights of up to 4 feet. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is typically done through division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a sterile, well-draining medium and kept at a temperature of 65-75°F. Once the seedlings have developed two sets of leaves, they can be transplanted into individual pots.

Where to Find Yucca madrensis

Yucca madrensis can be found in the Sierra Madre Occidental mountain range of Mexico.

Yucca madrensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Yucca madrensis?

Yucca madrensis

What type of plant is Yucca madrensis?

Herb

Where is Yucca madrensis 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,

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