Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
schidigera
ID:
771917

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roezl ex Ortgies

Source:
wcs

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Gartenflora 20: 110 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000771250



Common Names

  • Yucca Schidigera
  • Yucca
  • Schidigera


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Description

Yucca schidigera (also called 'Mojave Yucca', among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is native to the southwestern United States and is found in dry, rocky hillsides and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Yucca schidigera is a drought-tolerant plant that is often used as an ornamental in gardens and landscapes. It can also be used to make rope, baskets, and other crafts.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Yucca schidigera has white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Yucca schidigera is a perennial succulent that can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Yucca schidigera

Yucca schidigera is native to Mexico and can be found in open, dry areas such as grasslands and scrublands.

Yucca schidigera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Yucca schidigera?

Yucca schidigera

What is the common name of Yucca schidigera?

Mojave Yucca

What is the natural habitat of Yucca schidigera?

It is native to the southwestern United States and grows in dry open forests and woodlands

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-309930: Based on the initial data import
Benedikt Roezl (1823-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roezl' in the authors string.
Eduard Ortgies (1829-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ortgies' in the authors string.