Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
rostrata
ID:
752884

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engelm. ex Trel.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Rep. (Annual) Missouri Bot. Gard. 11: 68 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000752217



Common Names

  • Yucca Rostrata
  • Beaked Yucca
  • Soft-leaf Yucca


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Description

Yucca rostrata (also called Beaked 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 rostrata 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 rostrata 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Yucca rostrata is a slow-growing, evergreen perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or by division. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and should be kept moist but not wet. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and should be kept moist but not wet. The plants should be placed in a warm, sunny location and should be protected from strong winds.

Where to Find Yucca rostrata

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

Yucca rostrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Yucca rostrata?

Yucca rostrata

What type of plant is Yucca rostrata?

Herb

Where is Yucca rostrata 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-291734: Based on the initial data import
William Trelease (1857-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trel.' in the authors string.
George Engelmann (1809-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engelm.' in the authors string.